Spotlight: Is Damascus International Fair the Oldest in the Middle East?
Presenter: Alaa Shasheet
Delivered: London on April 7, 2024
In this afikra spotlight, Alaa Shasheet examines the history and significance of the Damascus International Fair, questioning whether it is indeed the oldest international fair in the Middle East.
Sources & Future References
Image of French General Catroux declaring the end of the French mandate
Cinerama Secret Weapon Of The Cold War | Invention & Technology Magazine
U. S. Cinerama Outdoes Soviet Exhibit in Syria - The New York Times
Preserving Syrian design history and graphics in the Arab world: Meet the Syrian Design Archive
Damascus International Fair | Public Establishment for International Fairs & Exhibitions
Damascus International Fair to be held against all odds – Syrian Arab News Agency
معرض دمشق الدولي وحكاية أقدم معرض في الشرق الأوسط | الاقتصادي
PRESENTING THE "TRUE FACE OF SYRIA" TO THE WORLD: URBAN DISORDER AND CIVILIZATIONAL ANXIETIES AT THE FIRST DAMASCUS INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION By Kevin W. Martin
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About afikra Community Presentations
Delivered and prepared by afikra community members, the presentation's goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it, and develop the presentation.
afikra presentations come in three forms: a long question-driven afikra Feature explaining why or how something happened or is happening, a medium-sized afikra Spotlight exploring who someone or what something is, and a short afikra FWD which purpose is to share something interesting.
