{
  "id": 19866844,
  "title": "MoU signed between Arab Book Award and Abdul Hameed Shoman Cultural Forum in Jordan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/mou-signed-between-arab-book-award-and-abdul-hameed-shoman-cultural",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T20:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/13/11/2026/mou-signed-between-arab-book-award-and-abdul-hameed-shoman-cultural-forum-in-jordan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Memorandum of Understanding, the Arab Book Award and the Abdul Hameed Shoman Cultural Forum in Jordan have committed to deepening collaboration in scientific, intellectual, and cultural domains. This agreement, signed by Dr. Imtinan Al Smadi on behalf of the Award and Valentina Qussisiya for the Forum, seeks to bolster exchanges, host specialized events, and promote cross-cultural dialogue.\n\nThe MoU outlines plans for collaborative projects, including joint seminars, academic forums, and publication partnerships, all aimed at advancing knowledge production and cultural exchange. A notable event under this initiative was a panel discussion titled \"Honoring Awareness to Advance the Arabic Book,\" featuring prominent figures like Dr. Ramzi Mounir Baalbaki and Dr. Amer Abu Muharib.\n\nThe discussion highlighted authors' crucial role in shaping societal awareness and cultural discourse, emphasizing that literary output transcends mere creativity to embody a moral responsibility toward humanity and society. Panelists discussed the significance of literary awards in recognizing the intellectual merit of works and their capacity to amplify underrepresented voices.\n\nDr. Imtinan Al Smadi stressed that quality authorship and recognition are vital for the Arabic book's visibility and reach, while Dr. Baalbaki emphasized the distinction between general and scholarly works, urging for methodological rigor in academic writing. Dr. Abu Muharib, reflecting on his own award-winning work, underscored the importance of interdisciplinarity and the broader impact of cultural recognition.",
  "summary": "<p>Amman: The Arab Book Award has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abdul Hameed Shoman Cultural Forum in Jordan to strengthen cooperation in scientific, intellectual, and cultural fields, expand the exchange of expertise and publications, and organize specialized events and seminars.</p> <p>The agreement was signed on behalf of the Award by Dr. Imtinan Al Smadi, Representative…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}