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See - Sada Elbalad
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Between Two Humanities: A Dream and Wisdom Between Decline and Emergency.. Seminar at RIBF
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim Council of Elders concluded its participation in the 30th Rabat International Book Fair with a cultural seminar titled "Between Two Humanities: A Dream and Wisdom Between Decline and Emergence." The session was moderated by Dr. Samir Boudinar, Director of Al Hokama Center for Peace Research, and presented by renowned Egyptian academic and thinker Dr. Mustafa Hijazi. Opening the seminar, Dr. Samir Boudinar emphasized Dr. Mustafa Hijazi's profound intellectual vision and research expertise, noting the pressing need for thinkers who can chart bold new paths for questioning and understanding. He stressed the importance of strategic thinkers who can help navigate the complex realities of our societies through both critical and constructive engagement with philosophical and social issues. In his remarks, Dr. Mustafa Hijazi highlighted the necessity of asking the "right and fundamental questions," which he referred to as "questions of truth." He observed that humanity has moved beyond the phase of "rehumanizing humanity" and now stands "at the threshold of an exchange between two humanities." Dr. Hijazi pointed out that all of humanity traces its origins to a single source, and that the essence of creation is rooted in unity (Tawhid). He described historical divisions — between science and religion, between philosophy, science, and faith — as manifestations of a "non-human" condition marked by conflict and antagonism. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
See - Sada Elbalad
24-04-2025
- General
- See - Sada Elbalad
Renewing Religious Discourse.. Seminar at RIBF
Mohamed Mandour As part of its cultural program at the 30th Rabat International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders hosted a seminar titled 'Analyzing the Discourse of Renewal: Muhammad Abdullah Draz as a Model.' The seminar was moderated by Dr. Samir Boudinar, Director of the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research, and presented by Dr. Ahmed Mostafa, a specialist in religious discourse analysis at Al-Azhar. In his opening remarks, Dr. Boudinar emphasized that renewing religious discourse is a matter of pressing importance in the contemporary world, given the urgent need to develop scholarly and methodological tools of expression. He noted that Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Draz stands out as one of the leading figures in the renewal of religious thought in modern times. For his part, Dr. Ahmed Mostafa stated that Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Draz represents a continuation of a prominent intellectual current within Al-Azhar—namely, the 'revival and renewal movement,' which emerged in the modern era with figures such as Sheikh Muhammad Abduh, Sheikh Hassan Al-Attar, and other distinguished scholars of Al-Azhar. These scholars combined a deep, comprehensive understanding of the rich and diverse Islamic heritage, with all its complex issues and profound intellectual insights, with a constructive engagement with modern Western methodologies. They built upon these methods in a way that served the interests of the Arab and Islamic worlds and addressed the pressing challenges they continue to face. He added that Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Draz had a unique relationship with the Qur'an. His writings and intellectual contributions reflected his bold engagement with the text, using logic and rational analysis to explore its meanings and speak directly to the modern mind. His treatment of the Qur'an's miraculous nature was both creative and comprehensive—going beyond its linguistic and rhetorical brilliance to include psychological, intellectual, moral, historical, reformative, and ethical dimensions. He possessed a sharp renewalist vision, which earned him wide recognition among scholars and intellectuals as one of the most influential figures in modern Islamic thought. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
The National
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
How political should a music festival be?
In this episode of Culture Bites, our hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews explore the unlikely connection between Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta and Sharjah, which he chronicled in his writing. Sharjah hosted a rich literary programme during its participation as guest of honour at the 30th Rabat International Book Fair, highlighting the historical connections between Morocco and the UAE. The famous 14th-century traveller's journeys to the region took the spotlight at the pavilion. Enas and Farah discuss the poetic and relatable language he used to describe towns he visited in Sharjah and the growing role of the emirate as a global cultural capital. Meanwhile, the Palestinian cause has taken centre stage at this year's Coachella music festival. The hosts discuss the acts that shared a message of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, including US band Green Day and Irish rappers Kneecap. They also talk about the privilege certain artists have over others and who can afford to make bold political statements.
See - Sada Elbalad
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
RIBF Hosts Seminar on Promoting Peace in Africa
Mohamed Mandour The Pavilion of the Muslim Council of Elders at the 30th Rabat International Book Fair hosted its first cultural seminar, titled "Peace in Africa: Studies and Visions for Enhancing Stability and Development." The seminar featured Dr. Samir Boudinar, Director of the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research, and Dr. Adel Moussaoui, a political science and international relations researcher at Mohammed V University in Rabat. At the start of the seminar, Dr. Samir Boudinar stated that the book Peace in Africa: Studies and Visions for Enhancing Stability and Development, published by the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research, is the result of a research project focused on Muslim communities and peace in Africa. It reflects the Muslim Council of Elders' strong commitment to civil and societal peace, conflict resolution, and the consolidation of sustainable peace. He noted that Dr. Adel Moussaoui was one of the contributors to this collective volume and presented a significant scholarly contribution based on his extensive academic and research expertise. Dr. Boudinar further explained that the book is a valuable addition to the field of African studies, addressing new aspects within this body of knowledge, not only through the broad range of topics and approaches it covers, but also through the creative and innovative methodologies it employs. For his part, Dr. Adel Moussaoui said that the book falls within the domain of African studies and represents the product of collective work carried out under the African Studies Program at the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research, affiliated with the Muslim Council of Elders. It is part of a broader regional studies initiative launched by the center. He noted that the book presents diverse intellectual frameworks and themes, adopting an approach that proposes a new model for building peace and fostering development. The work is rooted in African identity and culture, employing an analytical method that draws upon local African components. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Gulf Today
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Sharjah to host 52 Emirati-Moroccan cultural events at Rabat Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has unveiled its agenda as Guest of Honour at the 30th Rabat International Book Fair (RIBF 2025), from April 18 to 27. Sharjah is set to present a comprehensive cultural programme featuring 52 joint Emirati-Moroccan events, including panel discussions, workshops and heritage activities, organised by the Authority in collaboration with the Emirate's leading cultural institutions. The announcement was made during a press conference held by the Moroccan Ministry of Culture, attended by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication; Ahmed Bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA; alongside several cultural officials and media representatives from both sides. During the press conference, Ahmed Bin Rakkad Al Ameri said: 'In the previous edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), we had the honour of welcoming the Kingdom of Morocco as the Guest of Honour. Their participation enriched our cultural programme with significant intellectual contributions, adding a unique element to the event. Today, we are proud that Sharjah has been named Guest of Honour of RIBF 2025. This opportunity reflects the enduring fraternal bonds between the two countries.' Al Ameri continued: 'This honour aligns with the vision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to foster meaningful dialogue and sustained cultural engagement with Arab nations. Under the guidance of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA, our participation will include contributions from 17 cultural institutions. As part of this extensive programme, eleven Emirati authors will be present, further enriching the fair as an inclusive platform for artistic and cultural exchange between creators from the UAE and Morocco.' He concluded: 'With our participation, we carry to Morocco a message from the UAE that embraces culture as a universal language, connecting people through books. We hope that our cultural presence at the international event will serve as a bridge between the Arab Gulf and North Africa, strengthening creative and intellectual ties between our nations.' As Guest of Honour, Sharjah's participation will bring together a distinguished group of Emirati and Moroccan writers and intellectuals to explore the deep-rooted cultural connections between the eastern and western regions of the Arab world. The discussions will delve into a wide range of topics, including literature, linguistic heritage, traditional practices, children's literature, and contemporary publishing challenges, all aimed at fostering greater cultural cohesion across the Arab region. The programme will feature panel discussions with prominent cultural figures from both nations. Among the key sessions are: 'The historical dimension of the Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi Centre' presented by Ali Ibrahim Al Marri; 'Shared and divergent features in Arabic dialects from East to West' featuring Sultan Al Ameemi and Yahya Amara; and 'A bridge between two shores: Creative intersections in the Arab world' with Emirati author Sheikha Al Jaberi and Moroccan critic Said Yaktine. The programme will feature panel discussions with prominent cultural figures from both nations. Among the key sessions are: 'The historical dimension of the Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre' presented by Ali Ibrahim Al Marri; 'Shared and divergent features in Arabic dialects from East to West' led by Sultan Al Ameemi and Yahya Amara; and 'A bridge between two shores: Creative intersections in the Arab world' with Emirati author Sheikha Al Jaberi and Moroccan critic Said Yaktine. Sharjah's pavilion will also host a session titled 'The aesthetics of traditional Emirati and Moroccan architecture,' in which Emirati researcher Dr Hamad Bin Sarai and Dr Zhour Karam will explore both the commonalities and distinctive characteristics of architectural heritage in the two cultures. The emirate's literary agenda programme brings together acclaimed writers, critics, and poets from the UAE and Morocco to explore evolving literary landscapes, thematic intersections, and contemporary issues shaping Arabic literature today. Recently, the 4th International Booksellers Conference in Sharjah concluded on a high note, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with innovative strategies to navigate the evolving industry of bookselling. Over two days, the event brought together over 750 participants from 92 countries, including booksellers, publishers, and industry experts, underscoring its growing prominence as a global platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The annual conference, organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has successfully reinforced its mission proving the indispensable role of booksellers as cultural custodians and intermediaries between authors and readers while addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. Commenting on the success of the 4th edition of the conference, Mansour Al Hassani, General Coordinator of Professional Conferences at SBA, stated, 'Guided by the leadership and patronage of our Chairperson, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, SBA is deeply committed to building a globally connected and skill-driven bookselling industry. Our annual conference provides a valuable forum for sharing best practices and innovative strategies, and has facilitated the forging of connections which are integral to the future of the sector...'
