MAZARA EDITION LAUNCHES MAJLON FOR THE UNITED ARAB EMBASSY IN FRANCE AND MONACO AT THE SALLE LABROUSTE, FRENCH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ART HISTORY
PARIS, JUNE 24TH, 2024: Her Excellency Hend Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the French Republic, hosted the 10th edition of the Majlon at the Library of the French National Institute of Art History (INHA).
The event was held at the renowned architectural masterpiece, Salle Labrouste, and featured the launch of the embassy’s book Majlon—Building Bridges Through Diplomacy (Mazara Edition).
Published in Arabic, French, and English, the Majlon book celebrates the deep-rooted friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic, and underlines key aspects of bilateral ties, specifically on diplomacy and economy, women’s empowerment, coexistence, heritage, art, culture, and sustainable development.
For its 10th edition, the Majlon convened various high-level political, cultural, and business leaders, including His Excellency Jack Lang, Chair of the Arab World Institute; His Excellency Arnaud Ngatcha, Deputy Mayor of the City of Paris; Olivier Cadic, Senator of French citizens abroad; Baron Éric de Rothschild; Hélène Valade, Environmental Development Director of LVMH; and Amin Kouider, conductor and UNESCO Artist for Peace. Visit the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for the full press release.
Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba and Jack Lang, Chair of the Arab World Institute and former French Minister of Culture
Publisher of Majlon (Mazara Edition) Caterina Lo Mascolo Minthe and UAE Ambassador to France Her Excellency Hend Al Otaiba
Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba and Baron Eric de Rothschild at the launch of Majlon, Salle Labrouste, Paris
Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Europe, international relations, and the French-speaking world Arnaud Ngatcha
The Salle Labrouste, French National Institute of the History of Art was privatized for the launch of Majlon.
Egyptian mezzo soprano Farrah Eldibany, a recipient of the French Order of Arts and Letters
Contemporary artist Harry Nuriev with journalist and author Gay Gassmann
Her Excellency Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba speaking at the launch of Majlon in the Salle Labrouste, Paris
Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut with Moroccan couturier Sara Chraibi
Mazara Edition founder and publisher of Majlon Catherine Bonifassi
Mazara Edition founder Caterina Lo Mascolo Minthe speaking at the launch of Majlon, Salle Labrouste, Paris
Monnier Paris CEO Diaa Elyaacoubi Bouriez
French director Cloé Bailly and Recherche et Dévelopement record label owner Etienne Piketty
Ambassador of Jordan to the French Republic and Permanent Delegate of Jordan to UNESCO Leena Nayef Shaher Al-Hadid
Director General of Paco Rabanne Nadia Dhouib and artist and jewelry designer Shourouk Rhaiem
Mazara Edition founder Caterina Lo Mascolo Minthe introduces Ambassador Al Otaiba
Senator of French citizens abroad Olivier Cadic with Jack Lang, Chair of the Arab World Institute
The Salle Labrouste, a historical monument, was first an Imperial Library featuring nine cupolas and 36 medallions of literary figures.
French High horologery house Charles Oudin owner Claire Berthet
Co-founder of the Egyptian Fashion & Design Council Susan Sabet
Author and model Gaelle Pietri with owner of Luxury Experiences Lorena Vergani
Creative director and founder of Ahlem Eyewear Ahlem Manai Platt
A recent renovation of the Salle Labrouste saw the entire structure including the paintings and furnishings refurbished.
Balenciaga director of Human Resources Margot Rostand
DUBAI, JULY 4, 2024: ”This June, Her Excellency Hend Al Otaiba, UAE’s first ever female ambassador to France, celebrated a milestone moment in her career: the launch of the UAE Embassy’s new book. A collaborative effort between the ambassador and UAE-based publishing house Mazara Edition, the book, titled Majlon, made its grand debut at the French National Library, Salle Labrouste, in the presence of noteworthy names including Baron Eric de Rothschild, Arab World Institute President Jack Lang, and Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut. Also there to meet with Her Excellency and get a first look at Majlon were Egyptian Mezzo-Soprano Farrah El Dibany, and designers Ahlem Manai-Platt and Sara Chraibi.
For the reveal, the ambassador, who has long been admired not just for her work, but also for her timeless style, opted for an elegant ensemble that beautifully reflected her personal aesthetic and was brought to life by none other than star designer Rami Al Ali. “It is an immense privilege to dress Her Excellency, Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba…” Read the full article in Vogue Arabia.
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mazara edition BOOK LAUNCH FEATURED ON THE UAE Embassy in paris official page
PARIS, JULY 10, 2024: Mazara Edition launched its French, Arabic, and English publication Majlon, Building Bridges Through Diplomacy, for the United Arab Emirates in Paris on June 24th, 2024. Under the creative direction of Mazara Edition, the launch was held in the privatized Salle Labrouste, National Institute of History of Art, a masterpiece of 18th century French architecture.
Ambassador Al Otaiba said, “The French-Emirati friendship is primarily built by dedicated men and women who understand the necessity of strengthening ties between peoples. This event today underscores the significance of the Majlon community, which is committed to the dialogue of civilizations and to building bridges between East and West.”
Caterina Lo Mascolo Minthe, Publisher and Editor of the Majlon book and founder of UAE-based publishing house Mazara Edition, said, "We are thrilled to present this essential work to the public, confident that it will serve as indispensable reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the shared values between the United Arab Emirates and France.”
Read the press release on the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs page.