King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards
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King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University has been nominated for the final list of the Times Higher Education Awards for the Middle East and North Africa for 2023, which are awarded to distinguished higher education institutions in the region.

Some 300 higher education institutions in 17 countries participated for the categories "Outstanding Support for Students" and "Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year".

President of the King Faisal University Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali said that the university's nomination reflects the wise leadership's keenness to support and stimulate investment in Saudis.

He also said it shows the university's continued support for programs to attract talented and outstanding high school students, as well as to provide professional development programs and certificates to students in order to provide them with an exceptional environment and expertise during their academic career.



Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa
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Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched an intangible cultural heritage documentation project in Al-Ahsa Governorate.

The project is one of several the ministry is working on to document and digitize the memory of Saudi culture and preserve the rich fabric of the Kingdom's cultural heritage.
According to SPA, the project includes conducting a comprehensive survey of Al-Ahsa's intangible cultural heritage elements, including knowledge and practices related to nature, oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship skills in cultural industries, and traditional arts.

These elements will be digitally documented to preserve the governorate's rich cultural heritage.
Through this project, the Ministry of Culture seeks to instill pride in the Kingdom's cultural identity and achieve the National Culture Strategy's objectives under the Saudi Vision 2030.