Yesterday, Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, attended an appreciation ceremony for a significant manuscript preservation initiative in Slemani—marking another milestone of pride for the
To honor the exceptional artistic works of the late artist Qadir Kaban, the Slemani Music Band organized a special concert. The concert was held in
On October 21, 2026, the Office of Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature virtually participated in the 2026 Wonju International Literary Forum, hosted in the
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Mr. Daro Aziz, General Supervisor and Coordinator of the Birmingham Kurdish Film Festival in the United
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, attended the opening of the exhibition and project ‘Under 21 Rays of the Sun’ by the esteemed
Today, the Governor of Slemani, Dr. Haval Abubaker, received archaeological heritage activist Mr. Salar Mahmoud Ahmed. During the meeting, discussions focused on prioritizing the preservation,
Today, the Governor of Slemani, Dr. Haval Abubaker, received esteemed author, fiction writer, and researcher in children’s literature, Mr. Amin Muhammad. The visit took place
Nowadays, literature can be created anywhere – at a desk, on the road or even in the digital world. And literature from and in the
The 29th Galawezh International Festival is scheduled to be held from November 5–7, 2026, under the slogan “Galawezh: A Platform for Diverse Cultures” at Talari
On 10/10/2026, the Karim Alaka Foundation, in cooperation with the Jamal Irfan Cultural Foundation and sponsored by Dr. Taha Rasul, organized the Jalal Taqi Forum
On September 29–30, 2026 , Shamal Abubaker, Coordinator of the Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature Office, representing Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, participated
As part of ongoing efforts to nurture future generations with high-quality, culturally enriching content, “Bella & Brisha” has officially launched as a dedicated Kurdish children’s
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, welcomed the local writers participating in the joint “INKubator” project between the UNESCO Cities of Literature—Slemani and
The International Literary Programmers Roundtable combines the highlights of visiting Melbourne, with a range of professional opportunities for delegates and a chance to experience Melbourne
What Ljubljana boasts a vibrant art scene and offers an array of diverse literary events, ranging from alternative performances to major international festivals. The highly
Held under the theme “Human Dignity” and supported by Kurdsat Media Agency, the 6th Slemani International Film Festival successfully concluded its activities, which ran from September 9
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, accompanied by Dr. Latif Rashid, former President of the Federal Republic of Iraq, visited the Dr. Latif Rashid
Today, at the Slemani Museum Gallery, Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, officially inaugurated the solo art exhibition of prominent Kurdish artist Najat Chimani. The
This September, Hobart City of Literature in collaboration with the University of Tasmania, welcomes you all to follow the sun across four UNESCO Cities of
Word Kitchen, in partnership with Exeter’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature, is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the annual Exeter Novel Prize.
SLEMANI — The sixth edition of the Slemani International Film Festival (SIFF) officially kicked off today in the city of Slemani, running from September 9
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in the unveiling ceremony of a statue dedicated to the prominent writer, activist, and journalist Mr.
Watch the message of Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, to the 10th New York Kurdish Film Festival. The full video message is available at
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Mr. Rafiq Salih, Director of the Zheen Documentation and Research Center, and Mr. Sidiq Salih, a member
Yesterday, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, accompanied by Mr. Ahmad Ali Ahmad, visited Dr. Bayan Mani’s art gallery to offer their support and appreciation. During
A new monument has been commissioned to honor the life and legacy of Abdulla Pashew, the renowned Kurdish poet celebrated for his profound nationalistic poetry
In a landmark development for international academic relations, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) has announced the official launch of its Kurdish Language and Literature program,
Tartu is the second largest town of Estonia, but is widely considered its intellectual capital – vitally significant in developing the educational system, culture, science
Yesterday marked the opening of the first Kurdish Book Fair, held under the theme: ‘Kurdish Books: The Home of Our Language and Identity.’ The event featured an
The Bucheon City of Literature office is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026Bucheon Residency Program, open to writers, poets, translators, graphic storytellers whohave
Under the theme “Kurdish Books: The Home of Our Language and Identity,” the first Kurdish Book Fair is being held with the participation of 40 local publishing
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Feryad Fazil Omar, President of the Institute of Kurdish Studies in Berlin and a prominent
Yesterday afternoon (August 3, 2026), the Galawezh Cultural Center opened a joint ceramics exhibition for more than 20 artists titled “Clay and Golden Fingers” at
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the renowned Kurdish author, researcher, and translator, Mohammad Hama Salih Tawfiq. Mr. Mohammad visited to present
TAKWTAK is a new international comic publication developed and implemented as an initiative by Paia Comic Studio in Slemani. It is produced in coordination with
To all writers from our sister UNESCO Cities of Literature – we are inviting you to put yourself forward to be one of our virtual writers in residence in
The Galawezh Intellectual Center is a literary and cultural organization established in 1996 in the city of Slemani. In addition to organizing annual seminars, panels,
The Kurdish Writers’ Union is a prominent professional organization that has played a vital and brilliant role in serving Kurdish literary and intellectual heritage, consistently
Sardam Publishing House was established on October 25, 1998, by Decree No. 98 of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Council of Ministers. The house was
Center for arts and culture at American university of Iraq, sulaimani(AUIS) Kashkul brings together Kurdish, Iraqi, and international scholars to study, create, preserve, and translate
The Slemani Public Library has a rich history dating back to the 1930s when the legendary poet and journalist, Piramerd, first called upon authorities in
The Zheen Center for Documentation and Research is a non-governmental archival center, established in 2004 in the city of Slemani, dedicated to the collection, preservation,
As an academic research center, Kurdology Centre was founded in 1996 at the University of Sulaimani, aiming to develop scholarly research in the aspects related
The Kurdish Heritage Institute NGO was established in 2003. It has two main offices in Slemani and Duhok, and it has representatives in Kirkuk and
Established in 1961, the Slemani Museum is the second-largest archaeological museum in Iraq, following the National Museum in Baghdad. This site is a primary destination
Cultur Factory is an innovative and unique project that represents the revitalization of industrial sites by transforming them into cultural and artistic spaces. This center
The Jamal Erfan Cultural Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 2013 by the prominent Kurdish national figure Dr. Taha Rasul. Over the past
The National Museum of Amna Suraka is one of the most important historical sites in the city of Slemani. During the Ba’ath regime era, this
The General Directorate of Culture and Arts in Slemani is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Youth of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). In
Zanst Organization is a non-governmental and non-partisan organization that focuses on dialogue and research in intellectual, cultural, political, and social fields. The organization conducts research
