The Arab community in Bremen hosted Mahdi Yahya, recipient of the 2026 Bremen International Peace Award, for an inspiring dialogue on peacebuilding, leadership, integration, youth empowerment, and the future of multicultural communities in Germany.

Mahdi Yahya represented Peace of Art International at the SPD Summer Gathering in Dresden, Germany, where he met with Minister Petra Köpping and other stakeholders to discuss peacebuilding, violence prevention, cultural diplomacy, migration, and opportunities for international cooperation between Europe and the Middle East.

Mahdi Yahya, Founder and Chairman of Peace of Art International, was featured on the international Peace by Peace platform led by Dr. Anne de Graaf. The feature highlights his journey as a peacebuilder, his work empowering youth through art and dialogue, and his efforts to promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence in Lebanon and beyond.

On 27 October 2020, Mahdi Yahya facilitated a workshop in Dresden, Germany, focusing on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and political engagement among young migrants. Organized in partnership with ARBEIT UND LEBEN Sachsen, the event explored how art, culture, and civic participation can contribute to social inclusion, community resilience, and peaceful coexistence.