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Politics
Baengnyeong Island: The world’s uniquely beautiful military frontline
By Habib Toumi Baengnyeong, South Korea: On my first trip to Baengnyeong Island, the northernmost South Korean Island and right at the tip of the Northern Limit Line dividing the two Koreas, I stared at the tall majestic cliffs and the narrow stretch of water separating by 12 kilometers the…
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Society
CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa launched in Egypt
CAIRO: An annual award will celebrate the important work done by African publishers, a report written by Kuhelika Ghosh, Brittle Paper, said. The CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa was launched in Cairo, Egypt in November 2023. The annual prize will be awarded to the publisher of the best African…
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Society
Al Bader Award for love of Prophet Mohammed third edition launched
FUJAIRAH: The office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has announced the launch of the third edition of Al Bader Award. The initiative is part of Al Bader Initiative dedicated to celebrating the love for Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), and aiming to foster affection for…
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Society
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid: Handshake of the Republics Festival is work for the future
By Editor Olga Ivanycheva YOSHKAR-OLA: On April 20, the VII Interregional Music and Poetry Festival “Handshake of the Republics” will take place in Yoshkar-Ola. This year the festival will be dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of A.S. Pushkin. The program includes two poetry concerts, a round table…
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Politics
Kyrgyzstan – Arab countries cooperation intensifying significantly: Kulubaev
TASHKENT: Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said that cooperation and relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and his country have been steadily intensifying. The GCC, established in 1981, comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In recent years, interaction between the Kyrgyz Republic…
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South Asia
Pakistan invites Saudi Arabia for joint ventures in country’s airports, state-owned airline
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has invited Saudi Arabia for joint business ventures in the privatization of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and airports as Pakistan aims at bolstering foreign investment to stabilize its shaky economy. The offer was extended to a…
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Society
Ashraf Dali’s literary career celebrated in hometown cultural forum
BENHA, Egypt: On April 11, coinciding with the second day of Eid Al-Fitr, Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Ashraf Dali) was hosted by Al-Aberoon Cultural Salon, in his home town Benha, for a forum to discuss his creative literary career. The Salon, moderated by writer and artist Mohammed Okasha, highlighted Asraf’s poetry books,…
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Culture
The journey of old Iranian postcards to France – One century later
By: Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: On the occasion of the arrival of spring and the celebration of the Persian New Year (Nowruz), “Exhibition of the daily life of the Iranian people in the Qajar era, according to historical postcards” was held in France. This exhibition was organized by Mehrdad Oskouei, a…
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Politics
Conclusion of the ABCs of the Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s position among them
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: This country “Sudan” will not exist if the people of Sudan do not rectify their affairs and try to reach an agreement among themselves. This is premised on the prestige of the state and the activation of strong institutions, built on true patriotism, selflessness, and…
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Culture
Exploring human and divine feminine: A documentary journey through Goddess Mother representation across cultures
By Ana Stjelja Poet, translator and publisher (Serbia) BELGRADE: The documentary “Mother Goddess” by Srđan Marković explores the theme of womanhood. It is not a feminist documentary and does not focus on the topic of feminism. It is a film about woman as an archetype, a mother, and a creator.…
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