The incorporation of objects from the Lebanese-origin family allowed the museum to broaden its narratives. Ranging from everyday items to furniture, now kept in technical storage, the Jafet collection reveals the lifestyle of immigrants in the 20th century.
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The United Arab Emirates will open to the public on December 3 a museum in Abu Dhabi that will showcase the country’s history through an immersive journey in tribute to its founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Created by the Brazilian Embassy in Beirut, the program will promote cultural exchange between the two countries. The first visit took place earlier this month.
The restored tomb of the pharaoh who ruled Ancient Egypt for about 40 years has been reopened to visitors in Luxor. The site was presented to the press over the weekend.
The European Union delegation announced the launch of an initiative that will strengthen the protection of Libya’s historical sites, while promoting cultural tourism in the country.
An aerial view of the Bent Pyramid (L) and the Red Pyramid (R), with their approximately 4,600-year history at the Dahshur, built by Pharaoh Snefru. The Bent Pyramid, which has a different appearance due to the angle changes made during the construction process. The Red Pyramid got its name from the reddish limestone used in
Brazilian author Clemens Villas Boas plans to launch his book Meeting with the King later this year, sharing life and business lessons drawn from the history of the United Arab Emirates.
SESC Research and Training Center will offer classes covering the events that shaped the Middle East and North Africa, as well as their geography and culture.
The public can visit, free of charge, an exhibition featuring 30 illustrated panels covering 14,000 years of Syrian history. The club is located on the main avenue of São Paulo’s capital.
The historian and Vice President of Communication and Marketing at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber was sworn in at the Lebanese Brazilian Academy of Literature, Arts, and Sciences, alongside Gabriel Chalita, Antonio Florêncio de Queiroz Jr., and Thaís Costa.
In an article reflecting on Brazil’s Independence Day, Ambassador Qais Shqair, Head of the Arab League Mission to Brazil, highlights the commitment to peace demonstrated by the government and people of the country throughout its history.
The United Arab Emirates National Archives Research advisor Aisha Bilkhair spoke in the Arab Brazilian Chamber in São Paulo on Monday (31), giving an overview of the history and culture of her country.
Registration is open for three free online classes to start Tuesday (20) at 7:30 pm. Content is based on books about Iraq launched by publisher Tabla.
Brazilian publisher Editora Unifesp has launched a second edition of the book “Religion and Colonial Tensions in Sudan: The Experience of Don Comboni in Africa and the Comboni in Brazil” by professor Patrícia Teixeira Santos.
