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The decade was an exploration of a new Arab identity following tragic and world-changing events

From the blog of Gary Epstein at The Times of Israel

Sharjah Public Library has dedicated a special section that houses 3,102 rare books under 912 titles that are considered the rarest Arabic, English, French, Persian, and German books and manuscripts in the world, covering a broad range of topics...

Some of the earliest manuscripts on science, history and art housed in special section

SHARJAH, 24th January, 2023 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Public Library (SPL) has dedicated a special section that houses 3102 rare books under 912 titles that are considered the rarest Arabic, English, French, Persian, and German books and manuscripts in the world, covering a broad range of topics such as language, grammar, shrines, medicine, interpretations, astronomy, and many other important subjects.Among the rarest texts in SPL’s collection are manuscripts referred to as “Uthman's copy of...

The fabled island of Bali will host of a number of high-profile movie-screenings as the 5th Balinale 2011 International Film Festival gets underway from November 15-20, 2011. The Balinale Film Festival will be held at the Galeria 21 Cineplex, Mal Bali Galeria, Simpang Dewa Ruci at the Kuta Roundabout. The event is designed to offer an opportunity for local directors to showcase their talents to a global audience, while allowing international moviemakers to visit Indonesia and see its potential ...

SHARE Prime Minister Narendra Modi led India’s tributes to renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, who died in New Delhi on Wednesday of Covid-19 complications. Maulana Khan, 97, was admitted to a private hospital on April 12 after he complained of a chest infection and subsequently tested positive for coronavirus. “Maulana Khan has left us as one big family to stay united,” his son, Dr Saniyasnain Khan, said. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. It is with deep sorrow that we ...