British Council
Britishnoun
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Architecture student Doha Abdelaziz Mohamed is part of the crew bringing the mosque back to life with funding from the British Council and support from UNESCO.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
"It's amazing that the British Council created this initiative... It fits in the philosophy of our band to make bridges and exchange the culture throughout our music."
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
The British Council says that following the recent ceasefire, its partners are carrying out new damage assessments and safety checks "to understand what future heritage work might be possible".
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
According to the British Council, which offers English language courses, learners who achieve B2 level can "understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics."
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
He went to the British Council Library and looked up her father in the business journals.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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