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What distinguishes this proposal from existing festivals is its emulation of the Academy’s rigorous, peer-voted model. The Secretary General would appoint a founding board of Arab laureates (including, for example, Oscar-nominated director Kaouther Ben Hania from Tunisia or Palme d’Or winner Abdellatif Kechiche) to establish categories, voting rules, and an annual host city rotation. Key features would include: Dedicated to emerging voices in music, architecture, and
The Arab League, traditionally focused on political and economic coordination, is increasingly pivoting toward cultural initiatives to bridge divides among its 22 member states. By sponsoring the first , the General Secretariat aims to: Dedicated to emerging voices in music