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Egypt completes restoration of Roman-era Fayum portrait
The restored Tondo of the Two Brothers is planned for a temporary Rome exhibition, which Egypt says will be the painting’s first trip abroad.
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Qatar lecture links gypsum ornament to architecture and place
A Ministry of Culture lecture examined how gypsum patterns shaped traditional buildings and how their design principles may inform contemporary art.
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Cairo film festival announces restoration and filmmaking plans
The festival’s 47th edition is scheduled for November 11–20, with classic-film restoration and an initiative on adapting books for cinema.
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Qatar ministry closes fifth season of Hadith seminars
The closing session at Lusail University examined the history and methods of Hadith transmission and the role of digital tools in scholarship.
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Milan completes restoration of three monuments in Montanelli Gardens
The city says conservation work is complete on bronze monuments dedicated to Antonio Stoppani, Gaetano Negri and Giuseppe Giacosa.
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Al Dhaid festival closes with Emirati date foods and farming heritage
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s festival ended in Al Dhaid after bringing growers, agricultural experts and family businesses together around local dates and date-based products.
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Madinah camel festival draws more than 13,500 visitors on its third day
The Saudi Press Agency reported attendance at the Al-Hanakiyah festival and auction, which combines camel trading with traditional arts, poetry and evening gatherings.
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Abu Dhabi Festival opens its 23rd edition with UAE National Orchestra
The UAE National Orchestra, conducted by François López-Ferrer, performed with pianist David Khrikuli at the festival’s opening concert.
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