In Focus | Man with a Mission
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Tuesday Apr 16
Emirati walker Bin Thaneya’s journey on film
The fundraiser’s trek to Makkah is the subject of a new film premiering at the Gulf Film Festival
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Friday Mar 2
Feat without equal
Jalal Bin Thaneya recalls the emotional journey of walking 2,000 kilometres to Makkah from Abu Dhabi — to raise funds for children with special needs
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Tuesday Feb 21
Emirati walker Bin Thaneya to be subject of new film
New documentary to focus on Emirati walker's grueling journey from Al Ruwais to Makkah
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Friday Feb 3
Special gift leaves Bin Thaneya invigorated after gruelling walk
Emirati trekker moved by painting made by special needs children
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Friday Feb 3
Opposition commemorates Hama massacre 30 years on
Protests in various Syrian cities and overseas mark grim anniversary
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Thursday Feb 2
Returning home
After a successful 2000 km solo charity walk from Ruwais in Abu Dhabi to Makkah in Saudi Arabia, Emirati Jalal Bin Thaneya returns to home soil in the UAE.
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Wednesday Feb 1
Experience has changed me, Bin Thaneya says
After more than seven gruelling weeks, Emirati trekker finally entered the Masjid Al Haram
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Monday Jan 30
Emirati walker reaches Makkah after 47 days
Jalal Bin Thaneya: I have reached Masjid Al Haram on foot from the UAE
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Saturday Jan 28
Bin Thaneya to reach Makkah by Sunday evening
Emirati trekker will have to walk last stretch to Makkah discarding all regular clothing and paraphernalia
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Saturday Jan 28
Ultimate test of Bin Thaneya's determination
Emirati trekker will have to walk last stretch to Makkah discarding all regular clothing and paraphernalia
