Cultural capital of the arab world book day

In 1998, sharjah was named the cultural capital of the arab world by unesco, an honour richly deserved. Christian churches, islamic mosques, and other religious and cultural monuments enrich the landscape. The uae city of sharjah took up the mantle as unescos world book capital for 2019 late tuesday, launching a series of cultural programs aimed at both locals and expatriates. On world book day, tuesday, april 23, the united arab emirate of sharjah launched a yearlong round of festivities in honor of its turn as unescos world book capital, which will carry on until. Luxor capital of arab culture events well underway this. The oasis city of al ain known as the garden city with its natural springs and palm groves is a unesco world heritage site. Sharjah named 2019 world book capital newspaper dawn. Feb, 2020 sharjahs new library and cultural centre project, the house of wisdom, is slated to open in april, it was revealed on wednesday. He argued that cultural capital greatly facilities inequality, in part because the elite classes determine which forms of cultural capital are legitimate and if mastered, enhance ones social mobility. The opportunities for the arab cultural institute to aid panarab cooperation and americanarab engagement are limited only by the imagination. It is a wellknown fact that sharjah was named as the cultural capital of the arab world by unesco in 1998.

The signing ceremony was conducted in the presence of unescos directorgeneral, irina bokova, her highness sheikha bodour bint sultan al qasimi, his excellency mr hussain al hammadi, minister of education in the uae, and president of the uae national. Events bethlehem to be the capital of arab culture for. Her influence and image continue to resonate, inspiring musicians and artists alike. Today, cairos influence goes well beyond egypt, as evidenced by the citys role as a trailblazer in arab. The city is keeping its heritage alive through the artwork and history displayed at several museums and exhibitions. Architecture in the arab world demonstrates a vibrant and diverse history. Since then the emirate has maintained its commitment to culture, both historical and. Why its important to understand cultural capital dissident. Bethlehem university held a press conference on wednesday, 16 october 2019, to announce its projects for the celebrations of bethlehem as the capital of arab culture for 2020. Muslims follow the holy book called the quran, which was originally written in arabic. The committee at unesco named sharjah the world book capital 2019 in appreciation of its vital role in supporting books, promoting reading and adopting knowledge in cross cultural communication. Sharjah has been named world book capital for 2019 by united nations educational, scientific and cultural organisation unesco.

The award for jerusalem was presented to palestine but israel controls all of jerusalem, including east jerusalem captured in the six day war in 1967 and designated as a part of the israelioccupied territories, and unilaterally designated the whole of the city as its own indivisible capital, and has enacted. Sharjah world book 2019 sharjah has been selected by these esteemed pillars as recognition of the citys continuous efforts in promoting books and literacy, said a joint statement released by the three organisations. Since then the emirate has maintained its commitment to. Cultural interests and hobbies poet and translator short story translator in the cultural. Member in the literary club aswan cultural palace aswan.

Sharjah named world book capital for 2019 by unesco. Sharjah book authority to open a 10day virtual reading festival. Being named unescos world book capital 2019 confirms our commitment to continuing this tradition, and enables a more open dialogue regionally and internationally which promotes gradual changes on fundamental issues such as freedom of expression. Jun 05, 2017 the arab world has never recovered from the loss of 1967 fifty years after the six day war, the intellectualism that once lit up the middle east has been all but extinguished by corrupt regimes. Sharjah is building cultural bridges with the world news. In fact, three of the seven wonders of the ancient world are located here. In 1998 the city of sharjah was voted the cultural capital of the arab world and houses a museum recording local history in the sharjah fort which was once the residence of the ruling family. While its important to not use a broad brush to describe those who make up the arab world, there are many nuances which can be seen whether youre visiting egypt, doing business in qatar, or on holiday in lebanon.

Developed by the sharjah investment and development authority shurooq, and commissioned by internationally acclaimed ukbased artist gerry judah, the 36. Based on the authors firsthand research, including hundreds of market visits and more than 600 interviews at companies doing business throughout the region, this. This groundbreaking book reveals the myriad opportunities presented by the arab world s market of 350 million consumers, who collectively wield the ninthlargest economy in the world. Luxor capital of arab culture events well underway this july. Apr 23, 2019 the objective behind designating sharjah as book capital is to foster a culture of reading in the united arab emirates and launch new initiatives to meet the challenge of literary creation in the. From arab spring to global revolution paul mason world. In its mosques the wealthy and the destitute pray side by side. Apr 30, 2018 discover sharjah, the uaes capital of culture. The events this month were helmed by ministry of culture head helmy namnam, and included a seminar titled amirs trip in the early twentieth century, a book on archaeology and another seminar in the evening titled kuwait, a leading arab cultural pioneer. Sharjah the cultural capital of the arab world page 5. Member in alahram book club alahram press establishment cairo.

Sharjah wraps up yearlong stint as world book capital. Sharjah the united arab emirates, world book capital 2019, is to celebrate a year of literature, arts, culture and heritage with live streaming for the official closing ceremony on wednesday. It is worth mentioning that the islamic educational, scientific and cultural organization isesco adopted the program of the capital of islamic culture, which is assigned annually to three ancient islamic cities and one for each of the three islamic regions of the arab world, africa and asia. Its an easy step from all this to the conclusion that 2011, the year it all kicked off, was a flash in the. The objective behind designating sharjah as book capital is to foster a culture of reading in the united arab emirates and launch new initiatives to meet the challenge of literary creation in the. The decision to make oujda a destination for arab cultural action opens up promising prospects for the strengthening of the cultural ties between arab countries in the oriental capital, the. In the muslim world, friday is the day of rest and the holy day of the week. Foreword by penelope lively cairo is a city of extremes. Cultural interests and hobbies poet and translator short story translator in the cultural programme radio. Ministry of culture to name cairo capital of islamic culture.

The honour is a recognition of the emirates pioneering role in supporting and expanding the local and regional publishing industries, promoting reading to become an intrinsic cultural practice, as well as embracing intercultural. Oujda named capital of arab culture for 2018 morocco world news. The signing ceremony was conducted in the presence of unescos directorgeneral, irina bokova, her highness sheikha bodour bint sultan al qasimi, his excellency mr hussain al hammadi, minister of education in the uae, and. Unesco has named sharjah the world book capital for 2019. The arab world has never recovered from the loss of 1967 fifty years after the sixday war, the intellectualism that once lit up the middle east has been all but extinguished by corrupt regimes. Sharjah plans house of wisdom after being named world book.

Sharjah was declared the cultural capital of the arab world by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco in 1998. Michael sansour, chairman of the bethlehem university committee for the bethlehem 2020 celebrations, gave a brief speech on the cultural significance of this event to. Frequently referred to as the voice of egypt or the star of the east, kulthum remains an unprecedented icon of the arab world. Oct 05, 2019 abu rumman told almonitor, arab publishing houses have actively participated in the exhibition, and this years cultural program is broader and more comprehensive. Discover sharjah, the uaes capital of culture sponsored. The international committee of the world book capitals at the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco named sharjah the world book capital 2019 in appreciation of. The committee at unesco named sharjah the world book capital 2019 in appreciation of its vital role in supporting books, promoting reading and adopting knowledge in crosscultural communication. The result is a vibrant, modern emirate that simultaneously looks forward to. Sharjah named world book capital for 2019 by unesco the. The book focuses more on the key differences than similarities, issues that westerners will find puzzling, unusual or difficult to cope with. The rifat chadirji prize 2019 barjeel museum for modern. This cultural capital session honors egyptian contralto singer and songwriter umm kulthum ca.

Nasser is also the winner of the 2019 state appreciation award. Its an easy step from all this to the conclusion that 2011, the year it. The largest metropolis in africa since the middle ages, it was in ibn battutahs words the mother of cities. The uae city of sharjah took up the mantle as unescos world book capital for 2019 late tuesday, launching a series of cultural programmes aimed at both locals and expatriates.

Damascus is the capital of the syrian arab republic its current population is estimated at about 1. Exchanges between kuwaiti and egyptian culture and their role in raising arab culture. In postclassical history, the arab world was synonymous with the historic arab empires and caliphates. With a unique cultural radiance supporting both heritage and contemporary progression, it is unsurprising that sharjah was crowned the islamic culture capital 2014. World book day celebrated online amid covid19 lockdown. Uaes sharjah named 2019 world book capital books the. Unesco and sharjah signed a memorandum of understanding that confirmed sharjahs designation as world book capital for 2019. The arab world stretches across over 20 countries and is made up by more than 200 million people. Sharjah aims to become a true torch for science and knowledge, said sheikh sultan bin mohammed alqasimi, ruler of the city and its eponymous emirate, at a ceremony joining. Sharjah book authority to open a 10day virtual reading.

Apr 25, 2019 the opening ceremony of the unescos world book capital for 2019, in sharjah. Sheikha bodour bint sultan al qasimi, head of the sharjah world book capital advisory committee and vice president of international publishers association, announced the opening date for the project, being developed by the sharjah. Ministry of culture to name cairo capital of islamic. One of these forms is cultural capital, a concept originating with the french sociologist pierre bourdieu 19302002. He also underlined the importance of choosing jordanian poet amjad nasser as the cultural figure of the session. On its chaotic streets bmws driven by sharpsuited businessmen compete for space with donkey carts laden with farm produce. Sharjah stars as world book capital 2019 publishers weekly. Unesco and sharjah celebrate world book capital designation. Oct 5, 2019 amman, jordan some 350 arab and foreign publishing houses from 22 countries have joined the 2019 amman international book fair, which took place this week with the theme jerusalem. Sharjah was first recognised in 1998 by unesco for the emirates role in the cultural environment of the arab world. Events bethlehem to be the capital of arab culture for 2020.

Sharjah the cultural capital of the arab world page 8. The arab world has never recovered from the loss of 1967. The uae city of sharjah took up the mantle as unescos world book capital for 2019 late on tuesday, launching a series of cultural programmes aimed at both locals and expatriates. Sharjah it has become a major cultural hub, drawing in huge crowds to its literary festivals, and on tuesday sharjah achieved global recognition as it was named world book capital by unesco. It is comprehensive in the areas it covers, and effectively uses testimonies from people around the world to make its points. Arab world is a vast area encompassing many diverse cultural phenomena,and readers are advised to consult reference books on individual countries of interest to supplement the more generic information contained here. Bokova, al qasimi certify sharjah as unesco world book. Readers who wish to enquire about this paper should telephone. Sharjahs new library, cultural hub set to open in april.

The appeal of an arab cultural institute in the nations capital to large numbers of americans and visitors to washington from every country is obvious. Sharjah has kept the spirit of its history alive by indicatively incorporating tradition into every aspect of contemporary development. The award for jerusalem was presented to palestine but israel controls all of jerusalem, including east jerusalem captured in the sixday war in 1967 and designated as a part of the israelioccupied territories, and unilaterally designated the whole of the city as its own indivisible capital, and. Popular arab culture books meet your next favorite book. Turkeys cultural capital 1 2 sultanahmet is a unesco world heritage site and home to both the hagia sophia and the blue mosque, above. Sharjah is the 19th city to become world book capital. Rabat the standing committee on arab culture has unanimously appointed the city of oujda as the capital of arab culture for 2018, following its meeting held on thursday, november 30 in. Apr 24, 2019 sharjah plans house of wisdom after being named world book capital the ruler of sharjah has also unveiled the house of wisdom project, which is also being developed by shurooq.

Cultural capital sharjah launches virtual reading festival. Michael sansour, chairman of the bethlehem university committee for the bethlehem 2020 celebrations, gave a brief speech on the cultural significance of this event to enhance the palestinian a. The city of cairo has long been recognized as the epicenter of egyptian culture. Understanding the arab culture is a thoroughly practical crosscultural guide to working with arab cultures, written with thewesterner in mind. Sharjah it has become a major cultural hub, drawing in huge crowds to its literary festivals, and on tuesday sharjah achieved global recognition as it. Festival the 10day virtual festival will connect intellectuals and creative minds from around the world bookworms, take note. On thursday, european and international booksellers federation eibf has various online national reading initiatives around the world. This emirate is doing more than anywhere else in the uae to preserve its heritage explaining why unesco declared it cultural capital of the arab world in 1998, recognition reaffirmed in 2014, when it became capital of islamic culture. Sheikha bodour bint sultan al qasimi, head of the sharjah world book capital advisory committee and vice president of international publishers association, announced the opening date for the project, being developed by the sharjah investment and development.