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Voice of America online archive: Bringing history to life

Egypt Today 08 Jun 2023
Embassy in Cairo partners with the American University in Cairo in a new fruitful project launching an online archive that contains thousands of reel-to-reel Arabic-language audio tapes highlighting the programming of Voice of America’s (VOA) Egypt branch ... Desrocher hosted a reception with a group of movie, art, music, and cultural figures.
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Arab women stand-up comedians in Germany

The New Arab 08 Jun 2023
"Slowly I understood that the audience is just interested in hearing my point of view as an Arabic woman, but not as a representative of Arab culture, based on my experience, background, and where I come from" ... between Arabic culture and German culture," Carmen continues.
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Jordanian PM meets UNWTO secretary-general, Arab tourism ministers

Arab News 08 Jun 2023
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh on Thursday welcomed UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Arab tourism ministers in Amman, Jordan News Agency reported ... Al-Khasawneh noted the significant tourism and cultural legacy of Arab countries, which could be used to boost regional economies.
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Veteran Iranian-American WWE wrestler 'the Iron Sheik' dies

The New Arab 08 Jun 2023
Ayoub, the executive director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, said according to NBC News. "While we mourn the passing of Hossein the man, we must confront the realities of his character, which was emblematic of a time period rife with misguided depictions of Arab culture. He leaves behind a complicated legacy." ... ....
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The Iron Sheik, legendary WWE wrestler, dead at 81 — rest in peace

Newsner 08 Jun 2023
Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com ... He embodied resilience ... His persona embodied stereotypes about Iran, and according to NBC News, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee described him as having a “complicated legacy” and was “emblematic of a time period rife with misguided depictions of Arab culture.”.
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Islamophobic speeches become recurrent in Spain's elections

The New Arab 07 Jun 2023
In 2021, during the event of regional elections in Catalonia, the right-wing group released a video showcasing images of mosques and of people learning Arabic alongside images of the 2017 terrorist attacks in Barcelona ... According to Spanish philologist Rafael Lapesa, at least would come directly from the Arabic language.
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Writer Laila Abdullah: Locality is not a requirement, so I flew to Africa

The Eastern Herald 07 Jun 2023
My passion for this pushed me to read most African novels translated into Arabic ... But in recent years, it has gone beyond its mission, and its importance in pushing the writer to high horizons of notoriety has become a cultural institution, especially in an Arab world full of an audience of readers and critics.
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We’ll keep the Pride flag flying here

People's World 07 Jun 2023
Why shouldn’t it? We have months that celebrate Black history, Hispanic heritage, Arab heritage, Jewish American Heritage, Women’s history. We celebrate cultures that were not always respected or given their due, and in many cases still aren’t ... Last year, it was 180 bills ... ... LGBTQ culture—as opposite to cancel culture as it gets—is boundlessly diverse.
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Six Senses Amaala is set to launch in Saudi Arabia

TravelDailyNews 07 Jun 2023
BANGKOK – A landmark shift towards welcoming international visitors means Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing tourism destination in the G20, thanks to its mix of history, heritage, culture, coral-fringed beaches, and sunshine. Deriving from the Arabic word for hope and the ...
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Abu Dhabi deal signed to boost contemporary Arab research, academia

Gulf News 06 Jun 2023
Under the terms of the agreement, the ALC and Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation will coordinate efforts, host a range of events and activities focusing on Arab culture and other relevant topics, and exchange their respective databases of Arab and international cultural figures.
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Deal signed in Abu Dhabi to boost joint work in contemporary Arab research, academia

Gulf News 06 Jun 2023
Under the terms of the agreement, the ALC and Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation will coordinate efforts, host a range of events and activities focusing on Arab culture and other relevant topics, and exchange their respective databases of Arab and international cultural figures.
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How conflict is jeopardizing Sudan’s museums and cultural heritage

Arab News 06 Jun 2023
“Prior to any conflict, it is crucial to conduct documentation and cataloging of cultural sites, ensuring that proper records are maintained,” Bastien Varoutsikos, director of strategic development at the Aliph Foundation, a network dedicated to protecting cultural heritage in conflict areas, told Arab News.
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Harf Arabic Language competition concludes with 12 winners in 4 fields 

Arab News 06 Jun 2023
‎“The competition aims to encourage the Arabic language scholars, researchers and specialists by developing the professional, linguistic and cultural competencies of Arabic language teachers for non-Arabic speakers, motivating them and creating solutions that support the empowerment of non-Arabic speakers in various challenges they face‎.”.
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Education is key to meeting requirements of next 50 years: Mansour bin Zayed

Urdu Point 06 Jun 2023
Sheikh Mansour went on to highlight the pioneering role of the Khalifa Award for Education in promoting a culture of excellence in the education sector at local, Arab and international levels.
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Watch: Top Dubai belly dancer gets candid about her UAE success story, bouts of anorexia and depression earlier

Gulf News 06 Jun 2023
That inspired me and I learnt the Arab techniques of the art from her ... Graciela says there is a need for belly dancers to understand the deep-rooted cultures of different countries to do justice to the dance ... Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, French and English ... She says for the West, belly dance remains an enduring symbol of Arab culture.

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