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Presidency of Grand Mosque, King Salman Global Academy Sign MoU to Promote Arabic Language

Worshippers perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Worshippers perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Presidency of Grand Mosque, King Salman Global Academy Sign MoU to Promote Arabic Language

Worshippers perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Worshippers perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque signed a memorandum of understanding with King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language to promote the language, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The agreement will kick off activities, programs and training courses in Arabic language and calligraphy. It covers lessons and lectures in Arabic language at the Two Holy Mosques, writing and publishing Arabic books, and building written or audio linguistic blogs.

The MoU will enrich the experience of visitors of the Two Holy Mosques and Umrah pilgrims by teaching them the Arabic language and calligraphy.

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Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
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Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)

This year's Winter at Tantora Festival opened Thursday in AlUla, celebrating the region's unique blend of art, culture, and heritage.
The festival, part of ongoing efforts to position AlUla as a premier global tourist destination, will run until January 11. The opening day attracted a large number of visitors who enjoyed a variety of cultural and heritage activities, including live musical performances, art exhibitions, guided tours to archaeological sites, and traditional folk-art displays, said the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
The festival features a rich program of activities catering to all ages, including workshops, interactive experiences, and culinary events that highlight local cuisine. It also provides an opportunity to explore traditional wedding customs, offering visitors an authentic insight into Saudi culture.
Winter at Tantora is one of the flagship initiatives supporting tourism and heritage as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, and it serves as a platform for cultural exchange, bringing together attendees from around the world.