AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDoha Culture & Ideas: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby is gearing up for its BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 (Sept. 19-20, Education City Student Center, Doha) under “With Our Ideas, We Build,” bringing together Arab thinkers and creators for talks, workshops and performances on entrepreneurship, technology, peacebuilding, heritage, identity and sustainability, with more than 15 selected speakers including Algerian tech expert Dr. Bachir Halimi and Al Jazeera Gaza bureau head Wael Al-Dahdouh. Health Tradition: A new wave of interest in hijama (wet cupping) is making the rounds as people look for relief from modern aches and pains, blending ancient practice with today’s wellness culture. Film Festival Buzz: Final Cut in Venice wrapped its 14th edition, awarding Machérie Ekwa Bahango’s Madi Makambu the La Biennale di Venezia Prize (€10,000) and highlighting African post-production talent. Fashion & Pop Culture: AI can’t quite recreate the ’80s look—MENA stars are being revisited for their original, era-defining style references. Sports Spotlight: Champions League action continues, with Algeria’s Rayan Aït-Nouri cited in Man City’s Haaland scoring run, while Ballon d’Or 2026 nominations spark major African football headlines.
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