A Syrian family just named their baby boy after Justin Trudeau

It was a token of gratitude to a man who gave one of the most pro-Muslim speeches by any Western head of state.

A Syrian family who recently arrived to Canada have decided to name their newborn son after the host country's leader Justin Trudeau. It was a tribute to the Canadian Prime Minister for welcoming thousands of refugees into the country, and his vocal stances against Islamophobia. 

"... We love Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ... We find here humanity towards all people, they accept all cultures here," the newborn's father Hussam Eddin Alahmad told CBC News. 

Hussam Eddin, his wife Sherin Alahmad, their daughter 2-year-old Ezdihar and new born son have been in Canada since January after feeling war-torn Syria.

Justin was born on Friday. The baby boy who is only a few days old already has a mop of dark hair that may one day rival the dark locks of his famous namesake.

Just 2 weeks ago, on January 28, Trudeau tweeted that all refugees are welcome in Canada, saying: "Diversity is our strength." This followed U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Muslim Ban', that has now been blocked

The journey of the Alahmad family from war-ridden Aleppo to Canada took an arduous 5 years. They spent some time in the Middle East and the United States before finally (and thankfully) settling in North York, Toronto. 

It's been difficult, and the challenges have also only just begun. Hussam Eddin's wife does not speak English, nor do they have an apartment to call their own. 

But, Justin (the baby), gives his family hope. They are finally in a place where they have the chance to live and thrive. 

ReserveOut takes Careem on a date this Valentine's Day

Dubai residents can now impress their dates with a romantic and hassle-free dining experience.

It’s a match made in heaven…ReserveOut and Careem have paired up together just in time for Valentine’s Day. 

The high expectations and surge in reservations on one of Dubai’s busiest nights make it impossible to secure a good spot at a coveted restaurant. Unless you have booked a table six months ago, or know someone who knows someone who possibly knows the Sheikh himself, it’s usually quite challenging. 

This is why ReserveOut, the Middle East's leading restaurant reservation platform, and Careem, the region’s premier ride-hailing app, have partnered up to save Valentine’s Day.

Dubai residents can now impress their dates with a romantic and hassle-free dining experience. when booking a table through ReserveOut on Valentine’s Day, diners avail a 15% discount on a roundtrip ride to the restaurant by Careem. 

ReserveOut offers easy access to Dubai’s best restaurants through its website and mobile app. Users can easily browse and reserve their favorite restaurants in real time, completely free. The online restaurant reservations service is also available in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Doha, Manama and Jeddah. 

“No more embarrassing waiting lists or ordering drinks at the bar while staring at people and waiting for them to leave. ReserveOut makes dining in Dubai easy and painless,” Dubai local and avid foodie Fouaad said.

Users can also avail the #TrendingNow feature, which curates some of the city’s most romantic dining experiences. The discovery feature is helpful for most of us, who spend more time figuring out where to eat, than on eating itself. By filtering through location or cuisine, users may browse through hundreds of Dubai’s top restaurants and make the deciding process easier. 

While users are definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, the dining experience is enhanced with the addition of a private car. Careem is a chauffeur-driven car booking service that offers a convenient ride every time. Riders can make requests for immediate or later scheduled pick-ups through the Careem app.

Careem is currently available in 11 countries and over 50 cities in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region. 

Although this is the first partnership between Careem and ReserveOut, the two tech companies aim to offer more promotions in the future. Dubai’s dining scene has suddenly gotten way more attractive.

Download ReserveOut and make your Valentine's Day plans right away!