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The participation of young people in the Arab Spring is the theme of documentary film ‘The Revolution of The Year,’ currently in production by Brazilians.
Helicopter rides are increasingly common among tourists visiting the city. Flights range from tours of the city’s main spots to romantic trips.
Khalid al-Maaly is one of the guests in the ‘Eastern Poetry Journey’ and will feature on November 12th in São Paulo. His poetry reading will be translated on the spot by Mamed Jarouche.
One of Brazil’s foremost children’s book writers, Ana Maria Machado released ‘Arab Stories,’ featuring classic tales from the region. In January, one of her books will be published in Qatar.
MC Swat, from Benghazi, became known for his song about the Libyan revolution that overthrew dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He will perform on Wednesday at Morro de Santa Teresa, in Rio de Janeiro.
Three productions from Brazil are featured in the 3rd Ibero-American Film Festival until November 9th in Beirut. A documentary on architect Oscar Niemeyer will be showing on Wednesday.
Created by Hadi El-Khoury, from Lebanon, software ‘Keefak’ offers Lebanese popular Arabic lessons using the Android and iOS systems. Classes are available in English, French and even Portuguese.
A match between teams led by Ronaldo and Zidane will take place in Porto Alegre on December 19th as a fundraiser for African and Brazilian social projects.
A tour offered by company Carona Cultural will take tourists to Arab sites in the city of São Paulo on November 13th. The Orthodox Cathedral and store Maxifour are included.
The Syrian Arab Cultural Centre is holding a choir and folk dance show next Tuesday at 8:00 pm at its headquarters, in São Paulo.
Children’s magazine of Brazil’s Landless Movement (MST) tells the story of two Palestinian kids and their reality. The organization is promoting a solidarity campaign targeting the region.
Thirteen productions from the Middle East and North Africa integrate the 36th São Paulo International Film Festival. The event will run from October 19th to November 2nd at 28 theatres.
Mohammed Youssef Darwich opened tour operator Egípcia Tours in São Paulo in 2007. The company, whose main focus is packages to the Middle East, already has three units.
