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June, 2016

  • 16 June

    “Far East’s Walis…Unknown legends in the far reaches of the globe”, new book on the spread of Islam in Malay Archipelago

    Damascus, SANA – ‘Far East’s Walis…Unknown legends in the far reaches of the globe’ a historical novel written by Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari which relates how Islam spread in Malay Archipelago, …

  • 15 June

    Culture Ministry announces winners of 2016 Appreciation State Award

    Damascus, SANA – The Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday the winners of 2016 Appreciation State Award, which is awarded for distinguished figures in the world of art and literature in …

  • 14 June

    Exhibition of “Vision… Palmyra after Liberation” opened at Damascus University

    Damascus, SANA – An exhibition entitled “Vision… Palmyra after Liberation” was opened Tuesday at the Faculty of Architecture, Damascus University, in the presence of Vice President Dr. Najjah al-Attar. The …

  • 9 June

    Syrian poet Samer al-Khatib wins third place at HAMSA Festival of Literature and Arts in Egypt

    Damascus, SANA – The Syrian poet Samer Mahmoud al-Khatib won the third place in a literary contest for acrostic poetry at HAMSA Festival of Literature and Arts that was recently …

  • 7 June

    Syrian and int’l experts agree on emergency measures to safeguard Syria’s heritage

    Berlin, SANA _ Some 230 international and Syrian experts joined forces in a two-day conference in Berlin to assess damage to cultural heritage sites in Syria, develop methodologies and define …

  • 6 June

    Syrian TV shows continue to defy hardships in 2016

    Damascus, SANA – Despite all the difficulties, hardships and the challenges that increase with each year since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, a total of 40 Syrian TV …

  • 4 June

    Syrian Stars singing talent show launched-VIDEO

    Damascus, SANA – The “Syrian Stars: Let’s Sing for Syria” singing talent show was launched on Saturday at Sheraton Hotel in Damascus. The show is organized by the Musical and …

May, 2016

  • 29 May

    Cuban’s ELAM expresses solidarity with Syria in combating terrorism

    Havana, SANA- Rector of Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in Cuba Dr. Antonio Lopez affirmed that his country, from the beginning of the crisis in Syria, supported the Syrian people and leadership since …

  • 26 May

    Syria and Yemen in Saint Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum

    Moscow, SANA – Saint Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum is holding on Thursday and Friday a cultural event to shed light on the civilizational and cultural heritage of Syria and Yemen. …

  • 23 May

    Film Festival marking establishment of first cinema hall in Syria to be held

    Damascus, SANA – A festival will be organized on May 27th marking the centenary of establishing the first cinema hall in Syria at Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts in …