Day: March 18, 2023

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Ali Aboutaam Presents One of the Most Important Early Greek Coins in Existence

Exhibition is on display at 6, rue Verdaine, Geneva, Switzerland.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2023 / Classical masterpieces are on display by Ali Aboutaam of Phoenix Ancient Art at its main gallery, which is located in the center of Geneva’s old town. He is showcasing a variety of antiquities that combine artistic excellence, historical intrigue, and the enthusiasm of the famous collections that they once belonged to. Several of these artifacts have provenance as early as the 18th century and were frequently published up until the present.

Ali Aboutaam – Kraay and Hermer Potidaea Coin
Silver coin of Poseidon on Horseback, Potidaea (modern day Cassandrea), a Chalcidian city, circa 540-520 B.C.

Ali Aboutaam says: “I am excited to be holding in my hand one of the most important early Greek coins in existence: the coin is from Potidaea (modern day Cassandrea), a Chalcidian city in Northern Greece, which contrary to other Chalcidian cities, was founded by the Corinthians, not the Euboeans. It shows the earliest representation of Poseidon on horseback on coinage from around 540-520 B.C. We can see the letter ‘P’ under the horse for “Potidaea”, and Poseidon, holding his trident, is riding a very noble and archaic styled horse. This can be compared to the best of Corinthian black figure pottery, also dated to the same period. If we turn to the reverse, it shows a triangular incuse which is extremely rare on archaic Greek coinage, as it would otherwise typically be squared. This coin is in excellent condition, and as far as we know, it is unique. It had belonged to some of the most important collectors of Greek coins, including the Jameson collection, and has been published several times, notably in the famous Kraay & Hirmer book (Greek Coins) with a big enlargement. Kraay & Hirmer’s 1966 publication is an important reference for the most beautiful ancient Greek coins from private collections and museums.”

Alongside the exquisite coin of Poseidon is a lovely Hellenistic cornelian gem portraying the same god. The juxtaposition of the two miniature masterpieces from 400 years apart is extraordinary. And from 2000 years earlier, visitors can see an outstanding Cycladic marble idol among the display: a treat for contemporary creative tastes.

The exhibition is on display at 6, rue Verdaine in Old Town, Geneva, until the end of June 2023.

ABOUT PHOENIX ANCIENT ART

With galleries in New York City (Electrum) and Geneva, Switzerland, Phoenix Ancient Art is one of the world’s leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities with a focus on Greek and Roman, Near Eastern and Egyptian art. Its works of art have been acquired by world-class museums around the world, as well as by private collectors. Phoenix Ancient Art is a second-generation family business that was founded by Sleiman Aboutaam in 1968 and continues today under the leadership of his sons, Ali and Hicham Aboutaam.

For more information, contact info@phoenixancientart.com or visit www.phoenixancientart.com.

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Alexander Gherardi
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alex@phoenixancientart.com
2122887518

SOURCE: Phoenix Ancient Art

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New Agricultural projects in Syria in cooperation with AAAID

Damascus Countryside, SANA- Chairman of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), Mohamed Bin Obaid Al Mazrooei, and the accompanying delegation discussed with Director General of the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands “ACSAD”, Dr. Nasr al-Din Al-Obaid, relations of cooperation in a way that achieves the goals of sustainable agricultural development, in addition to opportunities for establishing new agricultural projects in Syria.

Al Mazrooei, during the meeting, which was held at ACSAD headquarters, expressed the Authority’s aspiration to cooperate with the Center to benefit from outcomes and researches that the center has reached, and the development of work which provides opportunities to create investment projects in the agricultural sector to serve the Syrian people.

Expressing aspiration on expanding investment, the AAAID Chairman stressed that they are searching for new opportunities and projects for the agricultural sector in manufacturing and animal production in cooperation with ACSAD.

He added that his authority will discuss with the Syrian concerned officials all opportunities support and facilitations to carry out new projects in the future.

For his part, Al-Obaid, expressed ACSAD’s readiness to put all its potentials and expertise in serving the programs and projects of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development to meet its aspirations and future plans for the development of the agricultural sector in all Arab countries.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Tehran-Riyadh deal can foster regional stability: Iran FM spokesman

Tehran, SANA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani believes that a recent China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore relations after seven years can promote stability in the entire region.

“The announcement of the normalization of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be considered as one of the most important events in [the Iranian year of] 1401 in the neighboring area,” Kanaani wrote in an article published in the Persian-language website of IRNA.

He acknowledged the contribution of Iraq and Oman to the long path to hammering out the accord which he said will play a key role in convergence and further cooperation among the regional countries.

He pointed out that one of the main strategies of the Iranian foreign policy is to strengthen relations with West Asian countries and the Muslim World, Kanaani said: “While opening the hand of friendship to its neighbors, the Islamic Republic of Iran has always squeezed the hands of mutual friendship warmly.”

He stressed that continuation of disputes among neighboring countries in this region and creating crises will only benefit the interests of transregional powers.

Underlining the significance of regional stability for Iran, the spokesman said that “the Islamic Republic of Iran regards the security, stability and development of the regional countries as its own”.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Lattakia

Damascus, SANA-An earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Saturday afternoon, southeast of Lattakia.

“The quake occurred at a distance of 14 km southeast of Lattakia city, at a depth of 23 km, at latitude 35.477 degrees and longitude 35.925,” The National Seismological Center stated in a statement.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Nasrallah, al-Nakhala discuss the challenges facing the situation in the region

Beirut, SANA –- Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, and Secretary-General of the Palestinian Jihad Movement, Ziyad al-Nakhala, discussed the challenges facing the Palestinian resistance, and the situation in the region.

The two sides stressed the continuation of consultation and coordination between them, in a way that enhances the role of the resistance in confronting the Zionist enemy.

They hailed the heroism of the Palestinian people, who bravely confront the Israeli occupation and its army on the territory of Palestine, especially in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Sabbagh receives a cable of condolence from the Andean Parliament over quake victims

Damascus, SANA- Speaker of People’s Assembly, Hamouda Sabbagh, received a joint cable of condolence from President of the Andean Parliament, Gloria Flores Schneide and Secretary General of the Andean Parliament, Eduardo Chiliquinga.

Schneide and Chiliquinga expressed, on behalf of the Parliament’s General Assembly and the peoples of its Member States, their deep regret and sincere condolences over the quake victims hit Syria in February 6th,2023.

They affirmed their solidarity and stand by the Syrian people to addressing this catastrophe that afflicted a number of Syrian provinces.

The Andean Parliament includes the parliaments of Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Colombia.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Saudi Arabia Ranks 2nd among G20 Members, 4th Globally in Digital Systems Preparedness, ITU Reports

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ranked second among the G20 Members and fourth globally in the preparedness of digital systems following its success in building a sustainable regulatory framework and shifting towards digital collaborative regulation to empower the digital economy, according to a report released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for all matters related to information and communication technologies.

On the occasion, Governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al Tamimi said that the Kingdom’s new global achievement was the result of the endless support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Dr. Al Tamimi also explained that the Saudi Vision 2030 has laid down the foundations of a strong and efficient telecommunications and information technology sector that led to the development of an ambitious strategy for digital transformation in line with global trends.

He also said that the CITC has launched several initiatives to upgrade the telecommunications and IT sector to the highest levels, including the establishment of the national academy for digital systems, as a strategic step towards attracting investments and accelerating the digital transformation endeavor.

CITC Governor added that the Commission has enhanced the Kingdom’s competitiveness by focusing on cooperative regulating and including all stakeholders in its enterprises, indicating that the ITU report has highlighted several challenges facing regulating agencies, including primarily monitoring competence and sustainable growth.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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King Abdulaziz Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences Board Convenes in Casablanca

The King Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences held the 60th meeting of its Board of Directors yesterday, at the Foundation’s headquarters in Casablanca, Morocco, headed by the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Faisal bin Muammar.

The meeting, which was attended by the Moroccan Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and the Director General of the Foundation Dr. Ahmed Al-Tawfiq, the Saudi Ambassador to Morocco Abdullah bin Saad Al-Ghurairy, and several officials, discussed the Foundation’s activity at various scientific and academic levels, and its visions and plans for the 2023 cultural projects, including bringing more books and scientific journals to the institution’s library.

The Board members were briefed on the building of the bibliographic database program, whose storage has become reached 690,575 records, the diversity of the services provided to readers and researchers in 2022, the increase in the digital library balance to 2,724,478 pages, and the intensification of cultural activities such as seminars, lectures, and book fairs.

The Board concluded its discussions by presenting a set of practical opinions and recommendations that were centered around expanding the foundation’s presence at the Arab and international levels, as well as revising and endorsing the draft 2022 audit report.

Source: Saudi Press Agency