Day: September 10, 2024

The American University of Beirut (AUB)’s university press (AUB Press) announced the release of the latest publication in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan series, Al-Sakhawi: A Biography from Mamluk Cairo and his Dictionary of Women, studies by Renate Jacobi and edited by Kirill Dmitriev.

The book centers on the historian Abd al-Ra?man al-Sakhawi, following his life as a promising scholar in Mamluk Cairo, along with the friendships and rivalries he formed. It highlights his biographical dictionary, Al-?aw? al-lami? li-ahl al-qarn al-tasi? (The Brilliant Light of the Notables of the Ninth/Fifteenth Century), which documents the social, educational, and economic profiles of more than 1,000 women.

The first part of the book is divided into three sections: “Al-Sakhawi and his Family,” detailing the life of his grandfather, a Mamluk merchant; “Biography as Self-Narrative”; and “The Scholar and the Poetess: A Friendship of the Heart in Mamluk Egypt.” The second part delves into the subject of women in Mamlu
k society with chapters such as “Learned Women in the Mamluk Period According to Al-Sakhawi” and “Women in the Endowment System of the Mamluk Period.” The collection concludes with a collection of selected biographies.

The publication reveals valuable insights into the social fabric of the Mamluk period, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women and serving as a unique source for studying the social role of Islamic women in the Mamluk period.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

The American University of Beirut (AUB)’s university press (AUB Press) announced the release of the latest publication in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan series, Al-Sakhawi: A Biography from Mamluk Cairo and his Dictionary of Women, studies by Renate Jacobi and edited by Kirill Dmitriev.

The book centers on the historian Abd al-Ra?man al-Sakhawi, following his life as a promising scholar in Mamluk Cairo, along with the friendships and rivalries he formed. It highlights his biographical dictionary, Al-?aw? al-lami? li-ahl al-qarn al-tasi? (The Brilliant Light of the Notables of the Ninth/Fifteenth Century), which documents the social, educational, and economic profiles of more than 1,000 women.

The first part of the book is divided into three sections: “Al-Sakhawi and his Family,” detailing the life of his grandfather, a Mamluk merchant; “Biography as Self-Narrative”; and “The Scholar and the Poetess: A Friendship of the Heart in Mamluk Egypt.” The second part delves into the subject of women in Mamlu
k society with chapters such as “Learned Women in the Mamluk Period According to Al-Sakhawi” and “Women in the Endowment System of the Mamluk Period.” The collection concludes with a collection of selected biographies.

The publication reveals valuable insights into the social fabric of the Mamluk period, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women and serving as a unique source for studying the social role of Islamic women in the Mamluk period.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

The American University of Beirut (AUB)’s university press (AUB Press) announced the release of the latest publication in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan series, Al-Sakhawi: A Biography from Mamluk Cairo and his Dictionary of Women, studies by Renate Jacobi and edited by Kirill Dmitriev.

The book centers on the historian Abd al-Ra?man al-Sakhawi, following his life as a promising scholar in Mamluk Cairo, along with the friendships and rivalries he formed. It highlights his biographical dictionary, Al-?aw? al-lami? li-ahl al-qarn al-tasi? (The Brilliant Light of the Notables of the Ninth/Fifteenth Century), which documents the social, educational, and economic profiles of more than 1,000 women.

The first part of the book is divided into three sections: “Al-Sakhawi and his Family,” detailing the life of his grandfather, a Mamluk merchant; “Biography as Self-Narrative”; and “The Scholar and the Poetess: A Friendship of the Heart in Mamluk Egypt.” The second part delves into the subject of women in Mamlu
k society with chapters such as “Learned Women in the Mamluk Period According to Al-Sakhawi” and “Women in the Endowment System of the Mamluk Period.” The collection concludes with a collection of selected biographies.

The publication reveals valuable insights into the social fabric of the Mamluk period, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women and serving as a unique source for studying the social role of Islamic women in the Mamluk period.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Israeli enemy warplanes launched an airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Israeli enemy warplanes launched an airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

Government spokesman, Fares Gemayel, on Tuesday stated that while military personnel have the right to protest their demands, the effectiveness of disrupting Cabinet sessions remains uncertain.

Gemayel noted that the disruption caused by the lack of quorum has postponed essential discussions, including budget approval. He also clarified that no second Cabinet session was planned for today, as decisions depend on ongoing consultations by Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

Gemayel further emphasized that despite some progress with temporary social assistance, inflation continued to erode salaries, and the government remained committed to addressing these issues through the state budget.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

Government spokesman, Fares Gemayel, on Tuesday stated that while military personnel have the right to protest their demands, the effectiveness of disrupting Cabinet sessions remains uncertain.

Gemayel noted that the disruption caused by the lack of quorum has postponed essential discussions, including budget approval. He also clarified that no second Cabinet session was planned for today, as decisions depend on ongoing consultations by Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

Gemayel further emphasized that despite some progress with temporary social assistance, inflation continued to erode salaries, and the government remained committed to addressing these issues through the state budget.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

During a memorial event on Tuesday at the Qaim Complex in the southern suburb of Beirut, MP Mohammad Raad, head of the “Loyalty to the Resistance” bloc, emphasized that supporting Gaza was crucial for upholding human values globally.

“Our efforts are not just for Gaza but for humanity across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and beyond,” Raad stated.

Raad criticized Israel’s failure to achieve its objectives in Gaza, noting that the enemy is now “lost and unable to initiate a conflict with the resistance.” He argued that Israel’s inability to establish a sustainable alternative in Gaza has led to internal disarray and external isolation. Despite its military incursions, Raad said that Israel remains ineffective and disoriented, incapable of confronting the resistance effectively.

The lawmaker further argued that opening a support front in Lebanon was a preemptive measure to protect against potential Israeli aggression.

Moreover, Raad criticized the Israeli aims in Gaza, suggesting they intend to disma
ntle resistance, occupy further territories, and threaten neighboring regions.

‘Despite its advances, Israel has failed to achieve its goals or provide a viable alternative in Gaza, showing its internal and external vulnerabilities,’ Raad added, concluding with a hopeful message that “we will prevail for the sake of human values” while the enemy remains defeated.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated today in the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo, which tackled ways to consolidate joint Arab action in various fields and intensify multilateral coordination on Arab and international issues, particularly the Palestinian cause.

The latest regional and international developments were also discussed at the meeting, which was attended by Saudi Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Matar.

Source: Saudi Press Agency