Frida Kahlo: artist born out of despair
Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico‘s most famous painters, is exhibited in Korea for the first time in an exhibition called “Frida Kahlo: the gifted artist that was born out of despair”. When Frida used to talk of her art, she refused to be classified into a certain genre, but before talking about her art, we should […]
Iranian women’s dilemma in sports
After the initiative “Watch4Women in Iran” was launched, it managed to highlight Iranian women suffering, especially athletes. It aims to put pressure the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to ban Iran from hosting games until they stop banning women. Now, women aren’t only banned from playing but they’re also banned from entering the stadium as spectators. […]
Egyptian journalist and activist Hossam Bahgat arrested
Egyptian investigative journalist and rights activist Hossam Bahgat has been arrested, according to Mada Masr. Bahgat was summoned by military intelligence to appear for questioning this morning, apparently in connection with articles that he wrote about the Egyptian army, which the military has deemed to be a threat to its security. Amnesty International has learned that […]
Documenting Egyptian surrealists evolution and global perspective
In collaboration with the Institute for Comparative Modernities at Cornell University and the Visual Cultures Program at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Sharjah Art Foundation(SAF) will be organizing an international conference entitled “The Egyptian Surrealists in Global Perspective”, from November 26 – 28, 2015, with the sessions taking place in the American University of Cairo. […]
Syrian regime profits from enforced disappearances
According to Amnesty International report published Thursday, the Syrian state is profiting from enforced disappearances via a black market of bribes paid in exchange for information on missing people. In a report titled, “Between Prison and the Grave: Enforced Disappearances in Syria”, the London-based rights group accuses Syrian officials and prison staff of benefiting from bribes ranging […]
Motoring Nostalgia at Dubai International Motor Show
For the first time, a host of motoring icons will join the leading lights of the Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) as part of the Motoring Nostalgia Museum for classic and historically significant cars. Some of the world’s most desirable and collectible cars from the 1950s to the 1980s will add a vibrant new dimension […]
Saudi Arabia’s financial situation sparks attention
When Saudi Yasser Khalifa came up on “Non-Summit”, Korean entertainment program, to discuss the welfare of Saudi society, it instantly became a hot topic in South Korea. Khalifa talked of the economical situation of Saudi citizens, explaining that there more rich people than poor ones in Saudi Arabia. He explained that this happens because people […]
Abu Dhabi’s Festival of Lights approaches
With only a few days to go, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is getting ready to light up its iconic red roof for its popular “Festival of Lights”. A colorful line-up of Bollywood-inspired dance acts, Dhol drummers and family friendly activities that include henna and Rangoli art work is awaiting guests. In addition, DJ Tushar from […]
Protests ahead of Sisi’s visit to the UK
As Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi arrives in London for planned discussions with Prime minister David Cameron on 4th November, a broad coalition of Egyptian and British groups calls for demonstrations against him on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Hundreds of people are expected to join protests outside Downing Street against the visit of the Egyptian president, Abdel […]
South Korean singer “Rain” starts his world tour
South Korea actor and singer “Rain” is expected to start his world tour this week, starting with China, according to his agency’s report on Tuesday. The 33 years-old singer will start his tour in China’s Shenzhen on Saturday 7th November, visiting a number of other Chinese cities like Wuhan, Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, and Nanning, according […]
Egypt, Managing Editor of the AsiaN's Middle East Bureau, Graduate Student of Mass Communication and Journalism at Ahram Canadian University 
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