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Observations of an Expat: Christmas around the World

Tis the season. Eggnog, mulled wine, presents, Christmas trees, yule logs, Christmas cards, Midnight Mass, food, food and more food…. The list goes on and on. The Holiday Season is one tradition after another. In

Cats, rats, invasive flora imperil Pakistan’s only marine protected island

A rising population of feral animals and invasive plants on Astola, Pakistan’s only marine protected island, is posing a growing threat to its rich but fragile biodiversity, with some rare seabird species almost

Soul’s Seed – A Poetry Book

Italian poet and writer Gioia Lomasti’s latest project is highlighted by her editorial work “Chicco d’Anima” (Soul’s Seed) as her new poetic creation. The work, curated by Gioia Lomasti and

Fernando Rendón Salutes the Brave Palestinian People

The Columbian iconic poet Fernando Rendón, General Coordinator of the World Poetry Movement (WPM), addressed members in all continents with an annual greetings: “During the months of January to April 2023

The year of poetry

I can only call it the Year of Poetry, as it celebrated me just as I did for the poem, over the full four seasons. In Egypt, the poetry procession began with the sixth edition of the Eurasian Literary Festival (LIFFT

The more.. the merrier but!

In a friendly meeting with some “international” friends as we like to call it, a half Dutch half French friend was speaking to us in English and then all of a sudden she looked at me and said an expression in

Algeria: Echoes of a million martyrs

On my second day in Algiers, my friend, Laeed Zaghlami, a Professor of Information and Communication at the University Of Algiers in Algeria took me on a sightseeing of the quaint and picturesque Algerian capital. From my

Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award 2023 announces winner of its 10th edition

The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award 2023 announced filmmaker and writer Sarra’a Abdulaziz Al Shehhi as the winner of its 10th edition, recognising excellence in the visual arts. The award, presented

Korean journalist and traveler cherry : I love Arab culture

For almost 24 years, Korean journalist, traveler and writer Cherry (Lee Yeon-Sil) has been communicating with friends and citizens in more than 200 countries around the world. In this interview with Ashraf Aboul-Yazid she

Indian poetess Sukrita wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2023

The 6th Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize reached its pinnacle today (Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023) honoring exceptional achievements in both literary and social spheres. The ceremony, attended by Copenhagen-based Peter Bundalo,

SAF announces winners of 6th Sharjah Film Platform Awards

The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) revealed on Sunday the winning works in the 6th edition of the Sharjah Film Platform awards, held from 8th to 17th December, 2023. The latest edition of the platform showcased a diverse

From Gujarat to Sindh: Life Journey of Comrade Jamaluddin Bukhari

Scion of a Syed family from Ahmedabad Gujarat in imperial India, Comrade Bukhari spent his life in Sindh since 1922. He was a much-loved and respected Marxist, whose contribution to the cause of peasants, industrial

Collection of Arabic poems praising Prophet Muhammad published

100 Poets from across the Arab world participated in this initiative led by Lebanese poet and translator Taghrid Bou Merhi ‘Diwan Al-Arab’ for Publishing and Distribution, has released “EL

Thani Al Zeyoudi honours winners of Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, today honoured the winners of the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup in Abu Dhabi. The event, held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City over the weekend,