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before branching into its own publication. Its title (which also refers to the titular mascot usually displayed besides the nameplate, an 11-year-old boy donning the
Emirati headwear) is reportedly an homage to the historic Arab sailor Ahmad Ibn Majid, a local of the Emirate of Jilfar. Other "early" attempts at names were (Hamdan), another popular Emirati name, and (Dana)
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Thakiyya / Zakiya the Intelligent (Arabic: زكيّة الذكيّة), a smart well-mannered girl who acts as an informational surrogate to the reader, with her stories usually providing valuable insight into science and other topics, however her TV counterpart fights off villains including a gigantic
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Shamsa & Dana (Arabic: شمسة و دانة); first conceived in 1979 by
Egyptian husband and wife team Eihab Shakir (illustrator) and his wife Samira Shafiq (writer). The strip tells the story of two 12 year old girls living on an island, their daily comedic occurrences with their surroundings and the
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Wednesday on a weekly basis since 28 February 1979 until the end of 2019. It switched to a monthly release format in 2022, possibly in relation to the decrease of "hardcopy" consumption since the 1970s, the technological media alternatives,
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In 2021, Majid decided to enter the digital market by launching its mobile App titled "Majid
Universe", compatible to the IOS system, Google Play, Android, and Apple. The "Monthly subscription allows users to stream over 800 hours of exclusive and new content, live and animated shows, games, and
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Khalfan and the Criminal Investigation Team (Arabic: النقيب خلفان وفريق البحث الجنائي); featuring the titular captain and his comic relief assistant Fahman. Later in the series, the team gains a new lieutenant, named Mariam. Mariam being a woman was a fairly ground-breaking feminist
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Kaslan Jiddan (Arabic: كسلان جداً lit.Very Lazy); who's considered one of the magazine's most favored characters. Kaslan is a loving but ditzy boy who tries to act like an adult, usually getting into several misadventures. Later into the series, Kaslan gains a baby brother,
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British character
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Majid Magazine boasts a number of characters; some more recent than others as the magazine updates its lineup. However, Majid does maintain its original cast, some of which are staples while others have appeared and disappeared throughout the years.
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shaped the childhood of an entire generation of 80s kids... the hand drawn works and the contributions from the most esteemed of writers and artists had turned it into the best magazine for boys and girls all over the Arab
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