Children watch the creation of a sculpture bearing the message “Welcome, Ramadan” in the sands of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday (17), one day before the start of Ramadan on Wednesday (18). The sculpture was created by Palestinian artist Yazeed Abu Jarad. Ramadan is the holy month of Islam, during which Muslims
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The Embassy of Kuwait in Brazil celebrated on Wednesday (11) in Brasília the 65th National Day of Kuwait and the 35th anniversary of the Arab country’s Liberation. The event brought together Brazilian government officials, diplomats, politicians, and other guests. In his speech, Kuwait’s ambassador to Brazil, Talal Rashed Almansour, highlighted his country’s ongoing efforts to
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and Export Bahrain held the first edition of “Why Brazil?” on Sunday (1) in Manama, Bahrain. The event showcased business opportunities for Brazilians in the Gulf country and for Bahrainis in Brazil. Other “Why Brazil?” sessions will take place in Arab nations throughout the year. At the center of
Tractors move along an inundated main street in Morocco’s northwestern city of Ksar el-Kebir. Heavy rainfall raised the water level of the Loukkos River, flooding nearby towns. ©Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP
Spanish rider Tosha Schareina rides his motorcycle across desert terrain between Ha’il and Riyadh during a stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally that is taking place this January in Saudi Arabia. The world’s biggest off-road race started on January 3 and runs through January 17. ©Florent Gooden/DPPI/AFP
Lebanese Bilal Haddad was named Best Digital Content Creator at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, an international football ceremony that recognizes players, coaches, and other sports professionals who stood out during the year. Arab winners also included Qatar’s Nasser Al Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG), who was awarded President of the Year.
Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazário signs autographs for fans in the United Arab Emirates, where he is taking part in the World Sports Summit, held on December 29 and 30 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The event brings together some of the world’s leading figures in the sports sector, including athletes, experts, coaches, and executives.
A general view shows the opening day and first round of the FIDE (International Chess Federation) World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 at Sports and Events Complex, Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, on December 26, 2025. ©Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto/AFP
This week’s aerial photo shows the Kuwait Towers and the Water Park in Kuwait City. The trio of towers, featuring modern architecture, is one of the country’s symbols as well as a cultural and tourist landmark. ©Yasser Al-Zayyat/AFP
Families and students visit the National Museum of Libya on December 23, following its reopening after more than a decade of closure. The museum is located in the country’s capital, Tripoli. ©Mahmud Turkia/AFP
The Embassy of Qatar in Brazil celebrated Qatar National Day on Wednesday (10) in Brasília. The date, officially observed on December 18, marks the country’s national unity and unification in 1878. The host of the event, Qatar’s ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Ali Mohamed Alshebani, welcomed representatives from other Arab countries in Brazil and Brazilian public officials,
The Embassy of Bahrain in Brazil held an event on Tuesday (9) celebrating the country’s National Day and its relations with Brazil. The reception took place at Villa Rizza in Brasília, marking the formation of the State of Bahrain in 1783 and the 26th anniversary of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the
Oman National Day was celebrated in Brasília on Thursday (27) at an event hosted by the Embassy of Oman in Brazil. Ambassador Abdulghaffar Al Bulushi welcomed the guests, including Brazilian officials and diplomats. Clélio Nivaldo Crippa Filho, Director of the Middle East Department at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the celebration. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber
Diplomat Ibrahim Alzeben was honored by Arab ambassadors on Wednesday (26) in Brasília as he concluded his tenure as Palestine’s ambassador and dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil to take up a position at the Arab League. The event was hosted by Morocco’s ambassador to Brazil, Nabil Adghoghi, who will succeed Alzeben
