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Culture
World Poetry Movement: OUR EARTH, OUR HOME
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid CAIRO: As long as the world does not find a clear path, and does not make a decision based on fair and balanced arguments to solve its current serious problems, the tensions to which we are subjected every day will continue to affect our confidence…
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Politics
Kyrgyzstan, South Korea mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations
By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Bishkek hosted a solemn reception dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea. The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic Azizbek Madmarov, Ambassador of Korea Lee Won-jae, Kyrgyz officials and…
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Culture
MY PEOPLE – Odlar Yurdu: Azerbaijani People’s Ensemble
By Eldar Akhadov Russian poet and writer Susha: Between the two shores of the sea – north and south, left and right or right and left, whoever likes to stand, there is a land, aimed to the east – in the sea, like a giant bird’s beak, which can only…
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Culture
Exhibition dedicated to Russian Poet and Traveler Nikolay Gumilev opens in Cairo
During the opening ceremony By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President of Asia Journalists Association CAIRO: Three months ago in Istanbul, amidst of the activities of the Eurasian Literary Festival, I had a real opportunity to approach a distinguished poet and an active cultural figure, describing her as an organic intellectual, who carries…
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Culture
Persian, Arab harmony at Dubai Expo
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: The National Orchestra of Iran will perform at the Dubai Expo. This concert will be held on the evenings of October 6 and 7 under the titles of “Iranian National Day Celebrations” and “The Great Music Concert”. Salar Aghili’s concert will be accompanied by another Iranian singer,…
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Business
Fighting climate change: Kyrgyzstan declares 2022 Year of Protection of Mountain Ecosystems and Climate Resilience
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan is taking the fight against climate change to much higher levels by declaring 2022 the Year of Protection of Mountain Ecosystems and Climate Resilience. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov signed the declaration decree in order to increase climate resilience, preserve natural heritage and celebrate the International Year of…
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Business
AsiaN forum Beyond COVID19: Next Leadership Toward Active ESG on February 22
SEOUL: Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, will deliver the keynote address at the AsiaN 10th Anniversary Forum later this month. AsiaN Chief Executive Office and Asia Journalists Association (AJA) Founding Member Lee Sang-ki Lee said that the forum will be held under the theme, “Beyond COVID19:…
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Culture
AJA member writes history of World Expos
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: “The Glass World 2”, a book documenting the history of the World Expos from 1851 to Dubai Expo 2020, has been published. It complements “the Glass World 1” published around six years ago. The book, written by Alireza Bahrami, a member of the Asian Journalists’ Association,…
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Culture
A Poet is born a Politician: Interview with Fernando Rendón
By ASHRAF ABOUL-YAZID Asia Journalists Association President CAIRO: I was about to interview the man who for more than three decades continued to sing for freedom, beauty and poetry, which made him an iconic poet of our time. This is Fernando Rendón; the renowned Colombian poet and founder and director…
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Culture
Gharid El Cheikh: Days with Them Series
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President, Asia Journalists Association (AJA) Days With Them Series is a collection of dramatic stories; each is about a poet with a modern style. The main character is a young woman who conjures up her heroes and has conversations with them. She sympathizes with her heroes and…
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