Zahran al-Qasmi’s Lecture “Leaving the ‘Big Issues’ Behind and Creating Literature from the Vocabulary of the Margins” (May 31st, 2025)

The University of Tokyo Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES) is pleased to present a lecture by Omani novelist Zahran al-Qasmi, author of “Leaving the ‘Big Issues’ Behind and Creating Literature from the Vocabulary of the Margins”. Everyone is welcome to attend this event free of charge.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date and Time

Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00-12:45 (Doors open at 10:00)

Program

11:00 Opening


11:05-11:20 Address by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Said Al Busaidi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman (English)

11:20-12:20 Lecture by Mr. Zahran al-Qasmi (Arabic, with Japanese interpretation)

12:20-12:45 Q&A

12:45 Closing 

*Book signing  will be held before the opening and after the closing of the event.

Venue

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
(4-2-17 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Registration

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Language English, Arabic (with interpretation)
Organizer

The University of Tokyo Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES)

Cooperation

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, Shoshikankanbou

Contact

The University of Tokyo Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES)
03-5465-7724/info@utcmes.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp