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Paris 2024 to Install Olympic Flame Near Louvre

Tourists stand by a sign alerting on France's highest security level at the Louvre museum, Monday, March 25, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Tourists stand by a sign alerting on France's highest security level at the Louvre museum, Monday, March 25, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Paris 2024 to Install Olympic Flame Near Louvre

Tourists stand by a sign alerting on France's highest security level at the Louvre museum, Monday, March 25, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Tourists stand by a sign alerting on France's highest security level at the Louvre museum, Monday, March 25, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

The Olympic flame will be installed in the Jardin des Tuileries, a stone's throw from the Louvre, after organisers abandoned the idea of the Eiffel Tower, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Last week, French sports daily L'Equipe reported that the Jardin des Tuileries, on the bank of the Seine between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, was the heavy favorite to host the flame.
"The decision was made earlier this year," the source said.
Last year, organizers were hoping to install the flame at the Eiffel Tower.
Paris 2024 did not confirm the information when contacted by Reuters.

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International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

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International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

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The International Book Fair 2024, taking place at the Islamic University of Madinah from August 29 to September 4 under the theme "The Book Is the Window of Life," launched an online guide for its cultural program.
Organized by the Literature and Authors Association under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Madinah fair's cultural program stands out for its diversity and rich content, offering a wide array of intellectual and cultural activities tailored for diverse segments of society.
The cultural program features multiple panel discussions that bring together a curated group of thinkers and writers to examine contemporary cultural topics. Panels are centered around the cultural heritage of Madinah and strategies for its preservation, with titles such as "translation: a bridge of civilizations" and "intangible heritage in Madinah."
Furthermore, the program includes a series of specialized workshops on writing, publishing, and translation designed to refine participants' skills and nurture their creative talents.
Attendees can also anticipate a diverse range of lectures spanning literature, history, and sciences, along with several poetry evenings gathering poets from various Arab countries to promote constructive dialogue and foster knowledge-sharing and cultural exchange.