A professor, researcher, publisher, and writer, Brazilian João Baptista de Medeiros Vargens has released the book Under the Aegis of Minerva, in which he shares with readers his trajectory at UFRJ and stories from his career devoted to the Arabic language.

The Arab country will open the Kuwait Geopark to visitors next week. The site dates back to ancient phases of civilization and will feature restaurants, cafés, and shops. The official inauguration took place on Thursday (1).

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.

Lebanese Bilal Haddad was named Best Digital Content Creator at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, an international football ceremony that recognizes players, coaches, and other sports professionals who stood out during the year. Arab winners also included Qatar’s Nasser Al Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG), who was awarded President of the Year.