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AIA International Conference 2026, Cairo

We are excited to announce the AIA International Conference 2026, in collaboration with AIA Middle East, will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt this year! This year’s AIA Middle East Year-End Conference will be part of the AIA International Conference 2026, creating a unique opportunity to connect with the global AIA community. When: Wednesday 11 November - Saturday 14 November 2026 (Optional extension tours: 15 November onwards) Where: The American University in Cairo Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Event Description Join architects, designers, and thought leaders for inspiring talks, discussions, and cu

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U.S.-Based Japanese Music Company Nebula17 Expands Team & Roster: ‘J-Pop Feels Ready for Its Moment’

The L.A.-based company was founded by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, who says he's seeing major "momentum" for J-pop in the U.S.

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Independent Digital Media Is Not a Privilege Governments Can Revoke: The Fight to Save Egypt’s Mada Masr

On November 11, Lina Attalah, founder and editor-in-chief of the independent Egyptian news outlet Mada Masr , will face trial for the second time in just two weeks. This time, she faces charges of spreading false news, an accusation that has become one of the Egyptian government's most frequently used tools for prosecuting journalists. The trial follows a conviction on October 27, when Attalah was found guilty of managing an unlicensed news website. The Mada Masr team had repeatedly applied for a license, but their attempts went unacknowledged. The proceedings took place in a single hearing, w

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