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Luxor chosen Capital of Arab Culture 2016

Sunday, 15 November 2015

Culture Minister Helmi El Namnam said on Saturday 14/11/2015 that Luxor has been chosen as the Capital of Arab Culture 2016. During a visit to the Arab poetry house, scheduled to be opened on Sunday 15/11/2015 in Luxor, the minister thanked Ruler of Sharjah Sultan Al Qassimi for establishing the house. The Arab Capital of Culture is an initiative taken by the Arab League under the UNESCO Cultural Capitals Program to promote and celebrate Arab culture and encourage cooperation in the Arab region.   MENA   Date of publication:Sunday, 15 November 2015