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'Little Asia': Celebrating Vibrant Asian Arts and Cultures in Jeddah

The highlight of this zone is the diverse Asian cuisine that has attracted numerous visitors
The highlight of this zone is the diverse Asian cuisine that has attracted numerous visitors
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'Little Asia': Celebrating Vibrant Asian Arts and Cultures in Jeddah

The highlight of this zone is the diverse Asian cuisine that has attracted numerous visitors
The highlight of this zone is the diverse Asian cuisine that has attracted numerous visitors

As part of Jeddah's Event Calendar 2023, the "Little Asia" zone is a captivating gateway that connects the vibrant Eastern traditions and unique characteristics of Asian countries.
The highlight of this zone is the diverse Asian cuisine that has attracted numerous visitors, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alongside the culinary delights, visitors can enjoy live music and roaming performances, explore traditional products, admire Asian crafts and traditional costumes, and browse various stores.
The redesigned space harmoniously blends arts and cultures from China, Thailand, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, creating eight distinct recreational areas that cater to all ages and preferences.

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Bodour Al Qasimi Becomes 1st Woman from the Gulf to Win BolognaRagazzi Award

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)
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Bodour Al Qasimi Becomes 1st Woman from the Gulf to Win BolognaRagazzi Award

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for Fiction, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Thursday.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ at a ceremony in the impressive Farnese Chapel, at Palazzo d'Accursio, in Bologna, WAM said.

Reflecting on the honor, Sheikha Bodour said, “For me, this award signals a shift towards a more inclusive children's publishing sector. Amid heightened global tensions, stories like ‘House of Wisdom’ carry a message that books can occasion unity, progress, and a deeper understanding between cultures. It’s a timely statement about literature’s power to build bridges and keep the bigger human picture in view.”

“The House of Wisdom was a library that symbolized how knowledge and collaboration across cultures can build sturdy bridges. Its loss in 1258 is a tragic allegory for the fragility of intellectual freedom – a lesson of undiminished relevance today,” she added.

Feted for its engaging approach to encouraging critical thought, scientific curiosity, and compassion, the success of ‘House of Wisdom’ marks progress in international recognition of the value of Middle Eastern children's literature.

The book is illustrated by Majid Zakeri Younesi, whose evocative art provides a breathtaking complement to the story.