Productions from Sudan, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Algeria, among other Arab countries, are part of the 49th São Paulo Film Festival. Palestine, however, takes center stage among the Arab titles in the event’s lineup.
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Lebanese painter and essayist will have a photographic exhibition starting November 26. On October 31, an event with a musical performance will commemorate the artist’s cultural work.
With both teams, next year’s tournament already has seven Arab countries confirmed. Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are still competing for a spot.
The Public Works Authority announced the start of an infrastructure project in part of the municipality of Umm Slal Mohammed, including the construction of roads and sewage networks.
The estimate comes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The agency’s special representative says there is international willingness to contribute to this cost.
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas announces the launch of the new Saudi airline. The inaugural route, with the first flight scheduled for October 26, will be between Riyadh and London, UK. The second route will connect Riyadh and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ©Fayez Nureldine/AFP
Alongside cuts in foreign aid, climate shocks will impact the country’s economy this year, says the International Monetary Fund, following a meeting to discuss a new financial disbursement.
Lebanon-based Brazil Friendship Group in the Middle East held its annual Mass last Saturday (11) in honor of Our Lady of Aparecida, the Patroness of Brazil, for the Brazilian Christian community residing in the Arab country. The ten-year-old traditional celebration was conducted in Portuguese by Father Antônio Sadak at the Saydet El Najat Church in
US’ driver Gary Leadbetter of Zeroid Motorsport competes in a hydrogen-powered car during the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup in Qiddiya in the Tuwaiq Mountains, Saudi Arabia. It is the world’s first motorsport event featuring an entirely hydrogen-powered lineup. The racing series began on Thursday (9) and runs through Saturday (11), as part of
Participating in the ABAV Expo, held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro city, the Moroccan airline met with travel agencies, laying the groundwork for the launch of the route between Morocco and Rio. The company already operates the direct São Paulo–Casablanca route.
The Arab country will participate in next year’s FIFA tournament for the fifth time. Its last appearance was in 2014, in Brazil.
Monetary authority injected nearly USD 370 million to ensure liquidity and cash availability in ATMs and bank branches.
The national team defeated Djibouti 3-0 in a match held in Morocco. It is the fourth Arab country to qualify for next year’s tournament.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Libya are among the 20 leading destinations of the product, which reached a record export volume in September.
