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Al Sahwa
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Sahwa
Women in Taiz Hold Protest to Demand Basic Services and Improved Living Conditions
Dozens of women held a protest in front of the Taiz Governor Office to demand the provision of basic services and improvement of living conditions in the city, which has been suffering from the effects of Houti war and siege for years. The protesters carried signs condemning the deterioration of services, including the lack of water and persistent electricity outages. They also called for the immediate operation of essential services and the improvement of the economic situation. The women expressed their disappointment with what they described as "official negligence" towards the suffering of citizens, calling on the government and local authorities to take responsibility and respond urgently to their demands, which they consider to be legitimate rights. The protest is part of a series of peaceful demonstrations aimed at pressuring the authorities to take action to improve services and implement vital projects that have been stalled. The protesters emphasized that they will continue to hold demonstrations until their demands are met
Egypt Independent
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Beyond religion: Dr. Nermin Houti explores the universal humanistic power of the Husseini theater
An associate professor of the Department of Criticism at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Kuwait, Nermin al-Houti, has published her research paper titled 'The Intellectual Content in the Al-Husseini Theatrical Text between Reality and Embodiment' in the Future of Social Sciences Journal. Houti argues for the universal theatrical potential of the Husseini narrative. The author opens with a discussion of the importance of symbolism in literature and theater, and its immense power to evoke emotion and create a lasting impact. According to the paper, the Husseini narrative, due to its profound humanistic themes, is presented as possessing a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries, The author asserts that this narrative is one ripe for theatrical adaptation, drawing parallels with Aristotelian concepts of tragedy, imitation, and catharsis. The Husseini story, though seemingly impossible, becomes a 'possible impossibility' suitable for dramatic representation. Houti advocates for a dedicated Husseini theater that embraces a broad humanistic identity, moving beyond purely religious contexts to explore the narrative's deeper cultural and existential meanings through aesthetic and cognitive reinterpretation. She believes this approach will allow the Husseini story to achieve its intended global reach. The author articulates her rationale for selecting this particular subject and its significance saying, 'In the realm of theater, despite the numerous texts that have attempted to depict the revolution of Imam Hussein (AS) and portray this revered figure, we have yet to find works that truly establish the unique characteristics of Husseini theater.' Houti holds a PhD in Philosophy of Literary Criticism and is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. She is a member of the Association of Writers and the Journalists Association, and is also part of the literary arbitration committees on theater or poetry in Kuwait and other Arab countries. She has authored numerous newspapers and magazines articles and several books on significant theatrical works examining women's issues, the latest of which is 'The Women in Ismail Abdullah's Theater'. Houti has been chosen as a panelist in various significant cultural events and has participated in multiple seminars across the Arab region.
