Slemani Governor Meets with Hardi Cultural Center
February 26, 2026
Yesterday, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Choman Hardi and Dr. Aras Fatah from the Hardi Cultural Center. During the meeting, they
Yesterday, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Choman Hardi and Dr. Aras Fatah from the Hardi Cultural Center. During the meeting, they
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Sherwankhan, a specialist in comic book art and graphic design. During the meeting, they discussed
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, alongside Mr. Nasir Rezazi, Asst. Prof. Dr. Rebwar Mala Nabi, and Ms. Tina Muhammad Nasir, participated in
Slemani Governor Attends “Mahwi and the Mystery of the Universe” Symposium Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in a forum titled ‘Mahwi
On the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026,the Galawezh Cultural Center inaugurated a collaborative poster exhibition entitled “Kurdishness and Rojava.” Showcasing the works of 10
A major cultural event titled “The Mahwi Symposium” is set to take place in Slemani this week to celebrate the life and Legacy of the legendary Kurdish
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the esteemed artist Dr. Omar Tofiq During the meeting, they discussed the artist’s new fine arts
Tartu UNESCO Creative City of Literature announces a two-month residency program (April-May) for writers and translators. The program aims to increase international literary exchange and
The Slemani Children’s Cultural Department, affiliated with the Slemani General Directorate of Culture and Arts, organized a film screening and cultural education activities for 100
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received representatives of the Badirkhan Academy for Journalistic and Cultural Research. The visit was to express gratitude
“The History of the Emergence and Development of Music Notation” is a new work by the artist and academic Dr. Barzan Yassin, published with the
Saturday (January 31, 2026), the Galawezh Intellectual Center organized a panel titled ‘Kurdish Cinema: Challenges of Kurdishness and Constructing Different Forms.’ The panel featured Dr.
Join coordinators from literary prizes across the UNESCO Creative Cities of Literature for a dynamic virtual meeting hosted by the Melbourne City of Literature Office
Slemani Participates in Ulyanovsk’s Virtual Bookshelf Project Celebrating 10 Years of UNESCO Creative Cities Network The Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature Office proudly participated
The Espace Pandora association and the Municipal Library of Lyon are announcing the “René Leynaud” residency program for the year 2026. This program is for
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in the opening of a fine arts exhibition organized by the students of Shorshi Nwe high School
Upon the official invitation of the city of Taif, a UNESCO Creative City of Literature, a delegation from the Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the creative Kurdish poet and lawyer Jamal Ghambar, Sirwan Jalal (Director of the Lur Joint Center),
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Jerome and his family—recognized as an exemplary family in the fields of education and medicine in
The Sardam Golden Award has been presented to writer and translator Dr. Muhammad Kamal. Dr. Muhammad Kamal is a distinguished Kurdish philosopher, writer, and translator
Today, Slemani Governor Dr. Haval Abubaker welcomed the artist Omar Tofiq at the governorate office. The artist visited to present a painting to the Governor.
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the esteemed artist Rauf Rahman at the governorate office. The visit was conducted to present a
The Edinburgh International Book Festival inviting expressions of interest from leaders of book, multi-artform and ideas festivals across the world to take part in a
Today, at Tawar Hall, a special evening of poetry and music was held, featuring readings of profound poems by the late Legendary Nali and Salim
Sardam Publishing House is hosting a ceremony to honor and present the Sardam Golden Award to a prolific and highly distinguished cultural figure. Location: Cinema Salim Hall (Sardam
Today, at the Karge Cultur, the ‘Darkness-Anfal Art Documentary Project’ hosted an exhibition featuring the profound and invaluable paintings of the renowned Kurdish and international
Ljubljana, a UNESCO City of Literature, invites writers to apply for its 2026 residency program at the Švicarija Creative Centre. Two one-month residencies are available
January 5, 2026, an art exhibition by the artist Nadia Flayih, titled “Suggest a title”, was inaugurated at the Galawezh Gallery within the Galawezh Cultural Center. The
Wonju Creative City of Literature in South Korea presents two picture books in English to the Slemani Creative City of Literature Office. In return, the
The Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature Office wishes you a Happy New Year filled with joy and happiness. Time to have a look back at what
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in the inauguration of the ‘Shary Kteb’ project, hailing it as a distinguished intellectual and cultural
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, in the presence of the heads of the Artists’ Syndicates of Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, participated
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, in the presence of Ms. Nuksha Nasih, the Governor of Halabja, participated in the introductory and launch
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, accompanied by Mr. Niyaz Nuri, President of the Kurdistan Artists Syndicate, attended the opening of the ‘Azmoon’
On February 14, 2026, the Avesta Gallery in Mannheim, Germany, will host a joint exhibition for the ‘Manifesto of the Line’ art project. As with
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Mr. Dana Karim, President of the Asia Organization for Culture and Art. Mr. Dana Karim visited
The Barcelona Institute of Culture is pleased to announce the opening of the call for the 2026 International Writing Residencies. The residencies, aimed at writers and
We are pleased to invite recommendations for our upcoming Literary Award. We are seeking outstanding novels that explore the theme of Diaspora. Please review the
Yesterday evening, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the writers participating in the Virtual Room Program (Inkubator ) at the Governorate. This program
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in the opening ceremony of the Hardi Cultural Center. The event was attended by the Consuls of
Dr. Haval Abubaker, Governor of Slemani, welcomed Dr. Hawre Hosseini, an AI expert based in Canada, and Mr. Ibrahim Alipoor, a renowned international Kurdish photographer.
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the board members of the Birmingham Kurdish Film Festival (BKFF) at the Governorate. The delegation consisted of
In commemoration of Dr. Jemal Nabez’s birthday. The Jemal Nabez Cultural Organization Inside the Jemal Nabez Museum, in the presence of various literary and academic
On November 29–30, the General Directorate of Culture and Art in Slemani organized the first scientific forum on cultural policy under the slogan “Culture as
In the presence of Mr. Hama Hama Saeed, Minister of Culture and Youth; and under the supervision and initiative of Dr. Mohsin Adib, Director General
As part of the first edition of the Québec International Poetry Festival , which will take place from March 5 to 7, 2026, we invite
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, welcomed Mr. Rizgar Rafiq Mahmoud Afandi at the Governorate’s office. Mr. Rzgar is a long-time friend and
On November 23, 2025, marking the death anniversary of the great Kurdish poet and intellectual Nali, a gathering was held in his honor. The event
First Place Winners in Poetry, Story, and Research , at the 28th Gelawezh International Festival First Place Winners in Poetry, Story, and Research – Badinan,
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in a ceremony at the ‘Slemani My Shining City’ Cultural and Heritage Center and Jamal Baban Library to
