A play about the war in Iraq opens in the city of São Paulo. Actress Vera Holtz even had to learn a little of Arabic to play her character.
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Students of state-run schools that do the Arabic course at BibliAspa should travel to the country to participate in cultural and educational activities. The trip is sponsored by Qatar Foundation.
Two students from the Unicamp are going to participate in a scientific event at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. They had their works selected in an international competition.
This year, the French museum will inaugurate a section dedicated to its collection of art from the Islamic countries. The glass ceiling was inspired by silk scarves.
Exhibit ‘Images of the Middle East’ starts this Wednesday in the Brazilian federal capital, featuring 31 films that tackle the region’s political and social issues.
Mechatronics student Matheus Vieira Portela, from Brasília, should represent the country in the world scout meeting in the Emirates, to take place in February.
The ’Unhate Dove’ sculpture, made using ammunition shells, will be officially donated to the Arab country by the Colors magazine, a publication of Italian brand Benetton.
The International Center for Women Artists will host works by women from the world over. The project was organized by Unesco with support from the Jordanian government.
At a meeting in Jordan, women union representatives from Arab countries committed to seeking training in law and prepare themselves to occupy leadership positions. The Brazilian Nair Goulart attended.
Vaga Lume was in fourth place in the UN innovation award for promotion of closer ties between youths in São Paulo and the Amazon. Delivery of the award took place in Doha.
An exhibit in São Paulo celebrates the 135th anniversary of the emperor’s visit to Lebanon. Excerpts from his travel diary are available at the show.
A film cycle organized by the Arab House of Spain, Instituto Cervantes and the Institute of Arab Culture will feature recent short- and medium-length films such as the Egyptian-made Zahra.
At a meeting with the ministers of Education of Kuwait City, next week, the country should present implementation of South American and Arab university network.
An exhibition at Mount Lebanon Club honours the 100 anniversary of the birth of painter Azor Feres. Of Lebanese roots, the artist, who died in 2005, painted scenes of the Arab world.
