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Saudi Minister of Education Meets With UAE Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Education Meets With UAE Counterpart
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Saudi Minister of Education Meets With UAE Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Education Meets With UAE Counterpart

The Saudi Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, has met with the Minister of Education of the UAE Dr. Ahmed Al-Falasi on the sidelines of the G20 education ministers meeting held in India.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of the existing cooperation between the two countries in the scientific fields, research and exchange of experiences.

They also discussed ways to enhance memorandums of understanding and scientific agreements between the two countries, as well as cooperation between Saudi and UAE universities, and scholarships offered by the Kingdom to UAE students.

The meeting dealt with opportunities for future cooperation between the two countries with regard to the scientific and research exchange between educational institutions, the exchange of visits, and the twinning of universities, in addition to holding joint scientific and educational days.

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'Riyadh Reads French' Initiative Brings French Culture to Riyadh International Book Fair

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The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo
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'Riyadh Reads French' Initiative Brings French Culture to Riyadh International Book Fair

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo
The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 featured the return of the "Riyadh Reads French" initiative, which was introduced the previous year and gathered numerous French publishers specializing in various fields.

The initiative garnered significant attention and attracted a large number of visitors to the fair.

The French Embassy’s communication officer in Saudi Arabia, Alsaeed Ezz, elaborated that this year's edition aimed to enhance the experience and expand activities, with a particular focus on children. The initiative included over 25,000 books in its pavilions, with 118 French publishing houses participating. Additionally, the Alliance Francaise in Riyadh offered free French language courses to fair visitors, aiming to bring the French language and culture closer to Saudis and all fair attendees.

Ezz highlighted that the Alliance Francaise had dedicated a fully integrated section for children to cater to their needs and knowledge aspirations, with specialized supervisors offering activities such as drawing, reading, and expression to familiarize the younger generation with the French culture.

The initiative also involved Campus France, a national office facilitating registration procedures for studying in French universities and educational institutions. Campus France collaborated with relevant Saudi authorities to introduce available scholarship programs for studying in both English and French, as well as the requirements for obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees and conducting research in various fields.

This year's Riyadh International Book Fair saw a participation from over 2,000 publishing houses and agencies from the Kingdom, the region, and around the world, occupying 800 pavilions representing over 30 countries.