Salaams!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted… The year has set off with a busy start, and its February already! We are currently going to print this week with the March issue of emel. We have also been working on a few very cool online projects for emel.
I’m looking ahead, researching and seeing what delights [...]
Posts under ‘Office Stickies’
emel needs your ideas and suggestions for our next feature :)
Islamic Relief UK are recruiting
Our friends over at Islamic Relief have asked us to send word out that they are now actively recruiting for their UK offices. You can find more information below -
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Head of Programmes
Contract: Permanent Ref: PUM/IRUK/1210
Base Location: Central London
Grade/Salary: UKG7 / £35,948 p.a. & London weighting £3000 (if applicable)
IRUK, one of [...]
How to paint with light – A video tutorial
In this month’s issue of emel, we featured the profile of an artist called Julien Breton (also known as Kaalam). His work involves using light and clever stop motion techniques to create Arabic calligraphy masterpieces. You can read the profile here.
I found this informative tutorial by PhotoJoJo, who have pieced together a brilliant guide to [...]
Are you a convert or have had a family member convert to Islam?
For one of its future issues, emel is looking to dedicate a feature to the families of converts. Generally, in the Muslim community across the world, converts are welcomed with open arms, but the reality for family members is often very different, some of whom may feel a sense of loss or bereavement. emel is looking [...]
emel is recruiting for a graphic designer
Greetings All,
We’d like to announce a fantastic opportunity for budding creative people out there who would like to get involved with emel. We are currently looking for someone to fill in the position of a graphic designer here at emel HQ in London. We have posted the job description below. If you are interested in [...]
emel at the GPU 2010 this month
Join the emel team at the Global Peace and Unity event this year at London’s ExCel Centre. You’ll get the chance to meet some high profile faces who will be visiting the stall over the course of the two days. Baba Ali from UmmahFilms will be catching up with us (to promote [...]
Pause for Thought on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show – The Pope arrives to the UK
Pause for Thought on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (Thursday 16th September 2010) – My transcript from the show
The Pope is coming to town, and some people are not happy about it. There are protests lined up, some by former victims of child-abuse from members of the Catholic Church; others simply because they [...]
“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.”
“So, please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookcase on the wall.”
Roald Dahl
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Today marks the birthday of the amazing children’s writer, Roal Dahl who inspired millions of children around the world with stories of fantastic foxes, giant peaches and magical [...]
Eid Weekend Ideas
Eid greetings from all at emel HQ!
For many people around the world, Eid will be falling on the Friday. Why not spend some quality time this weekend with your friends and family at some of our handpicked ideas?
We found them interesting, hope you will too
1st September
Enchanted Palace
Exhibition
Kensington Palace transforms into a magical multisensory [...]
2/5 graduates on dole ‘because of courses’
Written by Tabassam Hamid
According to a study by totaljobs.com, two-fifths of graduates end up on the dole following graduation. This news builds on a remorseless barrage of negativity for our aspiring youngsters. It begins at college where poorer students no longer have access to the Education Maintenance Allowance. Then, those who will manage to overcome [...]