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What do we Mean when a Person is a Human Being?

23
Dec 2024
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Monday 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Dr. Wafa Abdullah Al-Rasheed is a prominent Saudi writer and researcher specializing in social studies, international relations, and political science. With a focus on modernization, development, and the advancement of women, she has made significant contributions to these fields through her research and opinion articles. Dr. Al-Rasheed has shaped the cultural landscape with her insightful writings, which have appeared in major newspapers such as Al-Hayat, Al-Watan, and currently, Okaz. Her influence extends beyond writing to intellectual and media activities, as well as humanitarian and social work. Additionally, Dr. Al-Rasheed is known for owning one of the most significant Arab art collections, further highlighting her dedication to cultural preservation and appreciation.

From the idea of a house that opens its door to the cultures and sciences of the peoples, to the house whose owner used to write and gather what happens in the place and outside it … the house of Abdullah Al Zayed was the first to found journalism in Bahrain with a modern press and library. He was also the first to open a cinema. He was the only editor who worked passionately to publish the weekly Bahrain Newspaper, and even encouraged aspirants to write about literature and culture.

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