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Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
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Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held a meeting in Doha with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Culture Minister and his Qatari counterpart to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse cultural areas.

Prince Badr expressed his appreciation for inviting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be the guest of honor at Doha International Book Fair 2023, highlighting the depth of the relationship between the two countries and the significance of collaborative cultural cooperation.

The signing of this memorandum reflects the joint efforts of both countries to foster cooperation across various fields.

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‘Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile’ at the UK’s Society of Authors

Saudi Ambassador to Britain Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan at the Society of Authors’ seminar on Arab-British relations
Saudi Ambassador to Britain Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan at the Society of Authors’ seminar on Arab-British relations
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‘Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile’ at the UK’s Society of Authors

Saudi Ambassador to Britain Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan at the Society of Authors’ seminar on Arab-British relations
Saudi Ambassador to Britain Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan at the Society of Authors’ seminar on Arab-British relations

The Society of Authors hosted a seminar on Arab-British relations in London during the launch of “Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile,” a book by Faisal Abbas, editor-in-chief of “Arab News."

Led by Chris Doyle from the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), Monday's seminar focused on themes from Abbas’s book, published in English by Nomad Publishing.

It emphasized cultural bridge-building and understanding diverse societies’ customs and traditions. Discussions also covered Saudi Arabia’s reforms under the Kingdom’s national transformation plan, Vision 2030, and their global impact.

In his opening speech, Saudi Ambassador to Britain Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan praised "Arab News," published in English by the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), for making his ambassadorial work easier.

He pointed out that traditionally, most books reflect the world’s perspective on the Middle East, but he welcomed the reversal of roles.

He highlighted this shift as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing progress in culture, economy, trade, and more.

From the British side, keynote speaker Sir Ben Elliot noted that such books play a crucial role in fostering respect and understanding between the two kingdoms.

He continued by highlighting that many have been fortunate to visit Saudi Arabia and witness its vibrancy.

Books like those by Abbas underscore the importance of cultural exchange, encouraging broader understanding through travel, respect, and open dialogue.

After the seminar, there was a book signing and a reception attended by British and Arab parliamentarians, former politicians, senior journalists, and academics.