March 2nd, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021, the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Notable journalists and distinguished authors including Sheela Reddy and Moni Mohsin. Appearing as fireside chat guest on day...
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Longlist, judges and dates announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction
On Monday, March 1st, 2021 the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) revealed the longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2021 prize, which will award $50,000 to the ultimate winner. The novels selected by the judges were chosen from 121 entries, all published in Arabic between 1st July 2019 and 31st August 2020....
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Eminent Author Nathalie Etoke Among Notable Guest Speakers At Women in Literature Festival
Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Joining a distinguished line-up of authors, is Nathalie Etoke who will be talking about her book Shades of Black published by Seagull...
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ZUKA Books Release The Burning Champa
February 20th, 2021, Lahore (Pakistan): ZUKA BOOKS, a Lahore based publishing house, is immensely delighted to release its third publication titled The Burning Champa, a poetry book written by Zahra Hameed. Zuka Books was established in 2020 and released its first title Pakistan: A Fashionable History in the same year to much widespread appreciation and...
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Chronicling Violence
Meera Dalal, 25, took her own life after suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of an ex-boyfriend Her mother Daksha Dalal has written a book that explores what happened to her daughter, and sheds light on domestic violence, psychological abuse, depression, loss, and suicide awareness. The book is co-authored with human rights advocate...
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CodeGirls and QuickStart – A Collaboration for including more Women in Data Science!
February 11, 2021, Karachi (Pakistan): QuickStart joined hands with CodeGirls to empower women in technology by giving them free access to its Data Science Master Bootcamp. The boot camp provides job-ready training in the field of data science and the courses are led by renowned experts in the field. It is a self-paced program where...
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Tech Mahindra Included In 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year
February 10th, 2021, New Delhi (India): Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, today announced that it has been included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the second consecutive year. Tech Mahindra is amongst the 7 Indian companies to be included in Bloombergs Gender-Equality Index (GEI)....
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Breakbulk Middle East Digital Special concludes with insightful discussions on the role of women and the youth
February 10th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCCs leading breakbulk and project cargo event, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, successfully wrapped up its Digital Special today in the midst of high-level officials, professionals from the breakbulk and project cargo industry and aspiring professionals. Day two...
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Ananke Announces Literature Festival Celebrating Inclusion
February 7th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Ananke, a digital platform, empowering women through awareness, advocacy and education, has announced the Women in Literature Festival 2021, planned to be held in the month of March. The Festival is a celebration of the literary genius, creative journeys and lived artistic experiences of the female gender. Marking Womens History...
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Regional Climate Weeks to Drive Forward Climate Action in 2021 and 2022
February 1st, 2021, (UN Climate Change News): The UN Climate Change Secretariat today announced Regional Climate Weeks in 2021 and 2022, key meetings that will help build regional momentum for the annual UN Climate Change Conferences and drive forward regional implementation of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The Regional Climate Weeks will provide a platform for...