His Excellency Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, expressed his joy regarding the emirate of Sharjah being celebrated as the Guest of Honour at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024. HE noted that this honour not only represents the UAE and Sharjah at a major cultural event, but also demonstrates the global connection and relationships the UAE maintains with various countries worldwide. “The celebration of the UAE and Sharjah as the first Arab country and city to be the Guest of Honour is a unique opportunity to advance cultural exchange and communication between our…
Author: Kashan Tumsil
Dr. Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Member of the Heritage Preservation Committee in the UAE, member of American University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, emphasised that a city’s identity extends beyond its physical heritage, cultural expressions, architectural prominence, and historical monuments. Instead, it is intricately intertwined with the collective memory of its inhabitants, reflecting a shared human identity and cultural legacy. This insight was shared during a panel discussion titled ‘City Identity’ organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at the ongoing Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024. The panel, which also featured Nikos Vatopoulos, Professor at the University of Thessaloniki,…
EXCITING GRAND CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE AT LUMPINEE STADIUM IN BANGKOK ON JUNE 1 Five high-octane Muay Thai bouts to take place on the night Four winners to receive Golden Ticket to Abu Dhabi for inaugural season Biggest Thai Pop sensation Kratae Rsiam to perform live, along with local sensation Tong Twopee The World League of Fighters (WLF), the first-of-its-kind franchise based league-styled Muay Thai tournament, announced the grand launch ceremony for the inaugural season on June 1st at the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Sticking to the league’s ideology of sportainment, the mega launch event will offer the audiences…
As part of its participation in Sharjah’s Guest of Honor Programme at the 39th Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) shared the UAE’s distinguished publishing experience with an international audience. During the fair, which runs from May 16 to 19, the association highlighted its efforts in advancing the Emirati and Arab publishing sector, as well as fostering the Emirati-global cultural dialogue, under the visionary leadership of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder and honorary president of the association. The association has curated a comprehensive programme for its participation in the Sharjah Guest of Honor…
A panel of Emirati and Greek scholars highlighted the millennia-old historical connections between Greece and the Arab world, underscoring ties through extensive Arabic translations of Greek works and shared influences in architecture, folk art, astronomy, medicine, and other fields. The speakers also noted the presence of Greek words of Arabic origin and referenced significant Arabic literary works mentioned and influenced by Greek philosophers. This came during a panel session titled “Cultural Connections between Arabs and Greece” as part of Sharjah’s participation as the first Arab Guest of Honour at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024. The session featured notable…
During a panel discussion at the ongoing Thessaloniki International Book Fair on Friday, Emirati and Greek authors explored the challenges faced by the short story in maintaining its relevance and autonomy in an era dominated by the novel. This phenomenon has been metaphorically described as “Novel time,” highlighting the short story’s struggle to assert its presence amidst the overwhelming popularity of longer fictional works. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the session titled “Challenges of the Short Story in the Age of the Novel” brought together Emirati poet and critic Ali Al Abdan alongside Greek author Thomas Korovinis.…
Emirati poet Nujoom Alghanem shared insights into her creative process and the challenges she faced in writing her latest poetry collection during a session titled “Presenting the Poetry Book: Sea and Horizon in a Narrow Road.” The event, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), took place at the ongoing Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece. The Emirati poet was joined by translator Persa Koumoutsi as well as Greek publisher and poet Giorgos Alisanoglou at the SBA pavilion, as part of the Sharjah Guest of Honour programme. This special occasion marked the release of the translated version of Alghanem’s…
: TCL Electronics (1070.HK), the world’s Top 2 TV brand and Top 1 98-inch TV brand, unveiled its latest line-up of products spanning various categories tailored for the Middle East and Africa market at an exclusive launch event in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey. Furthermore, TCL highlighted its robust partnership with Arsenal Football Club as the Official Regional Consumer Electronics Partner during the event, which included a notable appearance by Arsenal Legend Martin Keown. The event brought together industry leaders, media representatives, top influencers, and notable personalities from across the region to witness TCL’s latest product line-ups that emphasise the…
In a stimulating panel discussion titled “Emerging contemporary literature in the Emirates and Greece: trends, goals, synergies and future prospects,” panellists explored the current trajectories of youth literature in the UAE and Greece. Discussing key objectives and shared challenges, the panel provided valuable perspectives on how modern writers can adapt to the changing literary environment. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) as part of the emirate’s participation as Guest of Honour of the 20th edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, the session moderated by Dr. Khalid Raouf, brought together Emirati author Hind Saif Al Bar and Greek…
In a captivating demonstration of lasting cultural connections, scholars and writers from the UAE and Greece illuminated the profound interaction between Arab and Greek cultures across various realms such as literature, poetry, art, philosophy, and thought. This dialogue covered the historical roots of this exchange, spanning from the times of Aristotle to Al-Farabi, and lauded its present-day expressions propelled by Sharjah’s worldwide initiatives. The participants drew comparisons between Sharjah’s current cultural influence and the significant legacy of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad during the reign of Caliph Al-Ma’mun. This came during the inaugural session of the Thessaloniki International…