ifa-Galerie Berlin director Alya Sebti is part of the five-member curatorial team of the 2025’s edition of the event. She has visited Brazil for 20 years and says São Paulo feels like home away from home.
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New area of the Federal University of São Paulo raises funds via the Rouanet Law and needs nearly USD 1 million to finish construction. Opening is scheduled for the beginning of 2025.
Energy demand has increased in the Arab country spurred by extreme heat. Kuwaiti scientist said this is the result of climate change and temperatures are expected to climb over the 50 degree Celsius mark in the coming days.
A large bas-relief made of carved and painted clay bricks graces a square in the UNESCO-listed old town of the Tunisian capital, showcasing the talents of creators including students and people with disabilities.
NGOs signed an agreement to work together on “Tunisia’s Culinary Route,” a project to introduce the flagship products of each region into tourist practices.
Wearing a white garment, walking around the Kaaba, praying on the hills, performing the symbolic “stoning of the devil.” These are some of the rituals of the Hajj, which started on Friday (14) for Muslims in Saudi Arabia.
Airlines can submit projects for the second round of the International Tourism Acceleration Program. They can add new routes connecting destinations in Brazil to foreign countries or increase seat capacity. A public investment of roughly USD 300,000 is forecast.
Saudi Arabia’s officials expect the number of pilgrims to exceed last year’s 1.8 million. Hajj officially begins on Friday (14).
A Portuguese-Arabic illustrated practical guide by Norma Simão Adad Mirandola was launched last weekend by Adonis publishing house. The book first started as a word list created by Mirandola to help her daughter learn Arabic. They are Syrian descendants.
Morocco’s flagship carrier will resume its direct route between Casa Blanca and São Paulo starting December, with three weekly flights. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Wednesday (12).
Her first book, Near to the Wild Heart, was translated from Portuguese into Arabic by Safa Jubran. Lispector is one of the greatest names of Brazil’s 20th-century literature. Official launch took place in the Guimarães Rosa Institute in Beirut.
Martins Fontes Paulista bookstore will host on Wednesday (5) starting 7:30 pm a roundtable on noir literature set in cities like Tehran, Beirut, Marrakesh, and Bagdad. Discussions are based on a collection by Tabla publishing house.
Award established in the United Arab Emirates based on document on peacebuilding co-signed by Iman Ahmed Al-Tayeb and Pope Francis recognizes people and entities working to advance solidarity. Nominations will be accepted until October 1st.
At meeting in Dubai, trade body IATA said the passenger number is expected to be a record beating the 2019 high. Revenues are forecast to rise to unprecedent USD 996 billion, but airlines face a sharp rise in costs and challenges related to emissions.
