Diplomats and government officials will have a week of classes on Islamic society, culture and state. In its fourth edition, the course will introduce new themes, such as the gender issue.
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Alex Mehedff, grandson of a Syrian grandfather and a Lebanese grandmother, worked as TV producer in Syria and Iraq regions where the Kurds are now fighting. The book portrays images of the war.
São Paulo’s Fundação Ema Klabin will host a meeting featuring Cintia Gama, the holder of a PhD in Ancient Egyptian Religion, on Saturday.
The Coptic Cairo Museum exhibits the art and traditions of one of the most ancient Christian denominations in the world.
Expo Mundi Brasil features Moroccan and Emirati stands. Until November 7, visitors can buy pictures, clothes, purses, costume jewelry, sandals, mirrors and other typical items.
The emirate will be honored at the 2018 edition of the fair, according to an announcement made in Frankfurt. Sharjah is considered a culture hub in the United Arab Emirates.
A native of Cairo residing in Brazil since 2005, Habib Zahra writes children’s books and sets up theater plays featuring his stories. Tales from his homeland provide inspiration.
The short film Samt (Silence) is part of the program of the 24th Anima Mundi – International Animation Festival in Brazil. The event will happen from October 25 to 30 in Rio and from November 2 to 6 in São Paulo.
Professors and scholars from Brazil will convene in an international colloquium to address Arab influence in Brazilian society. The event happens on the 27th and 28th in the city of Jounieh.
The visual artist Ivana Panizzi will hold an exhibition of her new paintings in Amman from October 19 to November 20. The abstract pictures were inspired by the local nature.
The country will offer as many as 100 scholarships to master’s and doctoral candidates from developing nations. Students from six Arab countries are eligible. The deadline for applications is November 25.
The World Conference of Brazilian Writers Abroad will gather authors and students in Erlangen, on October 12 to 15. Roberto Khatlab will talk about the literary work of women in Brazil and Lebanon.
Public school Prof. Dimas Mozart e Silva, in Taquaritinga, Sâo Paulo, is a nominee for the Zayed Future Energy Prize, which could award up to USD 100,000 to sustainable action projects. The winner will be announced in January.
Mabrouk, from São Paulo, will represent Syria at the 45th International Folk Dance Festival, to be held on September 24 and 25 in São Paulo. Syrian sweets, clothing and accessories will be on sale.
