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Libya Observer
22-05-2025
- General
- Libya Observer
Urbanism Forum and Italian Design Day 2025
by Anas Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:51 The Shahat Hall at the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli has hosted the Urbanism Forum 2025, coinciding with Italian Design Day. The event was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Libya, a number of heads of Libyan heritage and urbanism institutions, as well as a group of Italian architects and experts. The forum's dialogue sessions addressed prospects for Libyan-Italian cooperation in the field of preserving architectural heritage, particularly historic buildings with an Italian character. Discussions also focused on exchanging expertise and strengthening partnerships between engineers and restoration specialists from both countries. Culture Tagged:
Jordan Times
26-02-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Italian Design Day 2025 inaugurated at University of Jordan
AMMAN — The Italian embassy and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Amman on Wednesday inaugurated the ninth edition of Italian Design Day at the Faculty of Arts and Design of the University of Jordan (UJ), which, for the second consecutive year, is hosting this event as a "prestigious" venue for design discussions. Italian Design Day features a broad programme of promotional events worldwide, organised by the network of embassies, consulates, ITA offices abroad, and Italian cultural institutes, according to a statement from the Italian embassy. Every year, for this occasion, over 100 ambassadors of Italian design and creativity share their expertise and vision. Since its first edition, Italian Design Day has established itself as an "effective" tool for promoting design and supporting the internationalisation of a "strategic" industrial sector for Italian exports. The event in Amman, moderated by Head of the ITA Office in Amman Elisa Salazar, opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design Ali Abu Ghanimeh, Italian Ambassador to Jordan Luciano Pezzotti and UJ Vice Rector Nahed Emaish. The opening was followed by a keynote speech from architect Alessandro Colombo, professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan, Turin, and NABA, on this year's theme: "Inequalities - Design for a Better Life." The lecture was followed by presentations from two professors at the University of Jordan. Head of the Department of the Faculty of Architecture Deyala Altarawneh delivered a talk entitled "Mass Customisation in Affordable Housing: A Design Solution for Social Equity." Head of the Department of European Languages and an expert on Italy and the Italian language Mahmoud Jaran presented "Design and Literature: An Inclusive Synergy against Inequalities." At the end of the seminar, at the Gallery of the Faculty of Arts and Design, Colombo, in the presence of Pezzotti and Emaish, inaugurated the exhibition "Photography for Lifetime Achievement: Italian Photography's Homage to the Masters of the Compassod'Oro." The exhibition, in its full version, presents around 150 images dedicated to designers, institutions, and companies awarded the Compassod'Oro for Career Achievement from 1955 to the present. Curated by ADI (the Association for Industrial Design), the exhibition pays tribute to the relationship between photography and design, highlighting photography not only as a documentary tool but also as a "creative" medium that has contributed to the spread and success of Italian design. Established in 1954, the ADI Compassod'Oro Award is the oldest and "most prestigious" design award in the world. This year, Italian Design Day also benefits from its synergy with the upcoming International Exhibition of the Triennale di Milano, which will take place from May to November 2025, titled "Inequalities: How to Mend the Fractures of Humanity." Italian Design Day 2025 also serves as a moment for reflection in anticipation of the 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile Milano, which is scheduled to be held from April 8 to 13, at Rho Fiera Milano. The exhibition "Photography for Career: A Tribute of Italian Photography to the Masters of the Compassod'Oro" will remain open at the UJ until March 9 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
‘Italy proud to be Qatar's largest trading partner in Europe, third globally'
Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Italy enjoy close relations and collaborations in trade, culture, tourism and other areas, said a top Italian official visiting Qatar. Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H E Maria Tripodi said Italy is Qatar's largest trading partner in Europe and third largest globally. 'In my meeting this morning with the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs H E Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, we emphasised the special relationship that binds Qatar with Italy, the first European and third global trade partner to Doha. This is an achievement of which our country is proud, for the contribution we have made within the ambitious 'Vision 2030' of Qatar,' the Undersecretary of State said. She was speaking at an event to mark Italian Design Day yesterday. Tripodi said the occasion served as a celebration of Italian design, as well as of the success of commercial relations between Italy and Qatar. Through the annual Italian Design Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy celebrates the creativity, functionality, and good taste of Italian products worldwide, She added. 'Even more satisfying is the ability we have shown as a nation to work together here in Qatar, with the contribution of everyone: businesses, individuals, and institutions. I want all of you to know that we are at your service to make Italy grow together, both at the Farnesina in Rome and here in Doha, at our Embassy and the Italian Trade Office,' Tripodi added. Some design projects by the students of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) were displayed on the occasion. The undersecretary of state said art and design was an important connection between the two countries. 'Our cultures are becoming increasingly interconnected, and our young people can more and more appreciate the opportunities of connections between Italy and Qatar as a chance for growth, understanding, and for building lasting relationships for the future.' Addressing the event, Ambassador of Italy to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi highlighted Qatar-Italy ties especially in areas of art, design and culture. 'Design is an important part of our relations. It connects minds, it connects technology, business, people. And it connects Italy and Qatar.' The Ambassador also emphasised Qatar-Italy collaboration for peace and stability in the region and beyond. 'This is a year of special energy. We have ahead of us time of uncertainty and unsolved issues regionally and globally. 'Definitely there are a lot of questions. We in Italy and Qatar are convinced that to address these questions, these issues, we need dialogue, we need a conversation, and we need to work together in spirit of cooperation and friendship, and our friendship with Qatar is an example of how we can do this. Together we are strong,' Ambassador Toschi concluded. Addressing the gathering, VCUarts Qatar's Dean Amir Berbić said it was a pivotal time in Qatar-Italy cultural partnership with recent announcement of Qatar to have a permanent pavilion at Venice Biennale. 'We value very much the connection that is developed between VCUarts Qatar campus and the Italian creative community both here in Qatar and abroad. We are so fortunate to have some of Italy's most talented and creative people teaching our students at VCUarts Qatar. They are truly making an amazing impact on the school by being at the top of their fields as designers, artists, and scholars and immersing our students in incredible educational experiences.' © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
