Award-winning author Walid Nabhan said he reversed his decision to leave Malta after authorities offered him a job. era of marta yesterday.
Naban had previously announced plans to move to Jordan after becoming “penniless” in the face of rising living costs and fewer jobs.
But Mr Nabhan said he ultimately intended to remain in Malta after an agreement was reached to work on the Malta Arts Council’s international activities.
Navan said. era of marta In the days after news of his impending departure broke, he was approached by several cultural organizations, each of whom were interested in securing his services, he said.
This finally materialized on Tuesday, when an agreement was reached with authorities including Malta Arts Council president Albert Marshall and Malta Language Center CEO Norma Saliba.
Naban will work part-time and work with the Council’s internationalization team to connect Malta’s arts community with the Arab world. He is expected to start his new job within two weeks, once the bureaucratic formalities associated with the contract are completed.
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici confirmed the news, saying: era of marta “I accepted the offer of professional cooperation presented to him and supported our internationalization efforts in the cultural field, especially in the Arab region,” Nabhan said. These internationalization efforts are in line with our election manifesto commitments.
“As a result, Mr Nabhan will be based in Malta.”
Mr. Bonnici thanked Mr. Marshall and Mr. Saliba, as well as the Palestinian Ambassador, Mr. Fadi Hananiah, for their cooperation in the negotiations with Mr. Nabhan.
Born to Palestinian parents, Naban moved to Malta some 35 years ago and established himself as a leading figure in Maltese literature, eventually becoming a Maltese citizen.
talk to era of martaNavan said he was “very happy” to stay in Malta and “continue to contribute to the Maltese arts and literary scene”.
He said he made the decision to leave with a heavy heart, but was relieved to be able to remain in the country he loves.
Nabhan said he would receive a salary of around 20,000 euros for his work and that authorities would also step in to help pay the rent for the apartment in Marsa where he lives.