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Afghanistan’s national treasures will soon have a new home. Afghan Minister for Information and Culture, Dr. Sayed Makhdom Raheen, announced the winners of the International Architectural Ideas Competition who will design the new building to house the National Museum of Afghanistan at an awards ceremony in Kabul on Monday, September 17.

“The National Museum of Afghanistan is the memories of our ancestors; the achievements and the pride generated by our ancestors are kept here,” said Minister Raheen addressing the ceremony guests.

NEW YORK—Representatives from the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC, attended The Rug Show at the Jarvis Convention Center in New York City from September 9–12. The Rug Show was a premier exhibition showcasing the latest releases in classic, contemporary, antique and one-of-a-kind award-winning designs from some of the leading producers and wholesalers of weavings. Among sixteen international rug exhibitors, Afghanistan’s fine carpets designs were showcased by Ariana Rugs and Ahmadi Company.