Daniela Chindler, who is relaunching Where Do Books Live? Libraries of Brazil, has also told stories about the Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, and the Library of Basra, in Iraq.
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“Palestine 36” portrays attempts to invade the territory as early as the 1930s. It is being screened at the first edition of the Farol film festival, organized by CineSesc.
Tabla will present three online classes on the cultural and translation center of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. The free event precedes the launch of a book on the topic.
In the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the museum houses one of the largest permanent exhibitions of Egyptian artifacts in Brazil. They were acquired over the years by the collector Eva Klabin and can now be viewed by the public in the very place that was her residence.
Discover a book and a comic aimed at young readers that explore Islam’s holy month. Both are available in Brazilian Portuguese.
The event will be held on Saturday (21) at the Metro Almadina cultural center, featuring capoeira, samba, forró, and a costume contest. Free entry.
The publisher is the first Brazilian company to set up operations in the emirate, aiming to bring Brazilian authors to the Arab world. Its debut book is expected to be released by August.
Discover the journey of Brazilian Valéria Arbex, who transformed the stories passed down by her immigrant grandmother into material for her artistic work. Her Arab heritage permeates both her theater play and her book.
“The Secret Agent” and “The Voice of Hind Rajab” are competing for the Best International Feature Film statuette. The awards will be held on March 15 in Los Angeles.
Familiar with Saudi Arabian cinema? ANBA has selected some titles from the Arab country, ranging from family dramas to everyday comedies, for you to watch.
Jacques Menassa presents the exhibition LES GENS DU NORD, opening on January 5, 2026, at the Manaus City Museum. The show features 36 black-and-white compositions, portraying faces from the Amazon amid everyday local life.
The public can take part in the immersive virtual reality expedition “Horizon of Khufu: Journey to Ancient Egypt” starting next Friday (19) at Shopping Cidade São Paulo.
An Egyptian dish made with pasta, rice, lentils, and fried onions, served with a spicy sauce, has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage by UN agency.
From flight attendant to visual artist, meet the French Brazilian who is making a name for himself in the Arab world with his artworks.
