2,033 publishers and exhibitors from 108 countries presenting 1.5 million titles. 1,700 events bringing together more than 215 guests from 69 countries 460 cultural events will be hosted by 127 Arab and international guests. Sharjah: Creatives and makers from 108 countries will converge at the Expo Center Sharjah on Wednesday, marking the start of a cultural odyssey that will span 12 extraordinary days during the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023). They are joined by publishers, distributors, translators and bibliophiles, surrounded by more than 1.5 million titles from seven continents, uniting in this global literary celebration.…
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Inaugural film criticism conference to be held in Riyadh in November Asharq Al-awsat – English
PHILADELPHIA–Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, in partnership with REC Philly, the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, announced the ten local business owners selected as finalists for the inaugural edition . Creating space: reinventing leisure program. “Congratulations to these ten entrepreneurs! They have so much creativity and passion with a strong community-oriented mindset. This is an exciting next step for Making Space, as we move closer to reaching local small businesses in leisure centers and empowering the next generation of makers and makers,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner.…
Nevertheless, people on the ground are trying. One solution is to attract tourists, create new income for local communities and inspire a love of the rainforest in the hearts of those who visit. “Unless you love something, you can’t really fight for it,” said Martin Frankenberg of travel agency Kaiara Amazônia. “This is such an important truth for everything in life, so if we really want to save the Amazon, if we really want to reverse the processes that it has been subjected to in the pastIn 50 years, we need a legion of new Amazon lovers who have the…
Representing the Hellenic Republic, Deputy Minister of Culture Christos Dimas spoke at the World Culture Forum held in Beijing on ties between Greece and China in the cultural field, ANA reports. “Cultural relations between Greece and China have a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. It is remarkable that the relations between the two countries go back to the past, but it is also remarkable to see the importance of their contribution and their influence in the development of world culture,” Dimas emphasized. The Beijing World Cultural Forum is a Chinese initiative that attracts culture and tourism…
Driving along the seafront of the old Greek town of Rhodes, the Turkish coast emerges from the mist on the horizon. The sea at this time of year is a deep blue, the same blue you see on the Greek flags that are everywhere.Rhodes Islanders celebrate a historic Greek national holiday (which we’ll talk about later). I visit relatives and take a break from the horrible headlines of Palestine. I wanted to visit ancient Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman sites. All of these civilizations were at home here, in this Eastern Mediterranean crossroads between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North…
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Women-owned businesses in the United States exceed 12 million and generate 2.100 billion dollars in revenue each year, with female founders making up 22.4% of all small business owners, according to SCORE, a mentor to America’s small businesses and a resource partner for the U.S. Small Business Administration. This Women’s History Month, SCORE celebrates women entrepreneurs and their indelible impact on the American economy. This Women’s History Month, SCORE celebrates women entrepreneurs and their indelible impact on the American economy. Post this Kelly Twichel, CEO and co-founder of Access Trax in San Diego, California,…
US Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is expected to speak at the upcoming World Congress of the Cypriot Diaspora, scheduled for August 23-25 in Nicosia. Thalia Polydorou Antoniou, head of the Overseas and Returnee Cypriots Service, highlighted the importance of Menendez’s participation in the conference, saying it is a historic event. The opening ceremony of the congress will take place on August 22 at the University of Cyprus in Aglantzia, with a speech by President Nikos Christodoulides. Antoniou highlighted the historical significance of Menendez’s presence, calling it a momentous occasion in the history of the…
From C2C at Artissima, there are many reasons to be in Turin this weekend – from November 3 to November 5, 2023. From contemporary art to techno music, the capital of Piedmont will host numerous events during Arts Week. This term is now used for any week-long event that is expected to return every year. We the Collateral Editors, have produced this guide to ensure you do not miss any of the cultural events scheduled this weekend in the Capital of the Alps. Let’s find out what they are and scroll to the end for our additional tips! #1 Club…
The fight against juvenile delinquency is a priority for the government, which will not stand idly by and allow the phenomenon to spread, said Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Sofia Zacharaki in an interview with Athens-Macedonian news agency published on Sunday. She stressed that violence in schools and juvenile delinquency, which can lead to crime, are high on the government’s agenda and recognized that the post-Covid period had brought out unprecedented behavior, particularly among teenagers. Asked about the government’s measures to combat juvenile delinquency, which is increasing both globally and in Greece, Zacharaki said it was imperative to clearly…