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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.

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Dubai Public Library Honored with ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’

The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
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Dubai Public Library Honored with ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’

The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM

Dubai Public Library, managed by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has been honored with the ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’ in the Arab world under the category of Professional Excellence, Emirates News Agency reported.

This recognition reflects its efforts and contributions to developing the Arab library sector, its continuous progress, and its literary initiatives that enrich the local cultural scene, WAM said. These efforts align with Dubai Culture’s efforts to cement Dubai’s position as a global center for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent, it added.

The award was presented during the Authority’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat, Oman, under the slogan ‘Arab Libraries and Archives Institutions and Their Role in Promoting Digital Identity and Citizenship.’

The conference, organized by Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University and the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), witnessed extensive participation from academics and library professionals region-wide.

During the conference, Dubai Culture highlighted a range of its projects and programs aimed at strengthening the cultural and creative industries and activating libraries as interactive hubs that empower community members.