AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAsian Games Spotlight: Japan’s Nagoya-Aichi Asian Games open Saturday with 17,000 athletes and officials, 43 sports, and fresh youth-friendly debuts like eSports, break dancing, BMX, padel, MMA and teqball. Syrian Street Arts & Protest Mood: Reports say Syria’s fuel prices were raised again by 25–40%, triggering protests and road blockades across multiple cities, including clashes with security forces. Refugee Creativity Book: A new book by GMU’s Lisa Gilman reframes refugees as creators and community builders, drawing on research that includes Syrians in Türkiye. Cultural Events Across the Region: Qatar Foundation has wrapped preparations for BilAraby 2026, mixing ideas, exhibitions and performances, while the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunisia opens Sept. 21 with Syrian singer Nassif Zeytoun and Iraqi artist Rahma Riad. Arts in Motion: Aleppo-born filmmaker Kadir Mayel continues building a multidisciplinary screen-and-cinema career in Los Angeles.
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