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Saudi Arabia, India Discuss Strategies to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, India Discuss Strategies to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, has met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in the Indian city of Varanasi.

The meeting took place on Saturday during the official visit of the Saudi Assistant Minister to India, where he represented the Kingdom at the G20 Cultural Ministers' Meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Al-Touq expressed his gratitude to the Indian Minister for the warm hospitality and commended India's exceptional leadership during its G20 presidency this year. He acknowledged India's dedication to advancing the cultural agenda throughout its term.

Al-Touq reiterated the Kingdom's support for the cultural priorities outlined by the Indian presidency.

The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries. Discussions dealt with the enhancement of cultural exchange and training programs across various cultural domains, including the film industry, culinary arts, organization of visual arts exhibitions, helping with the residencies of artists in both countries and sharing expertise in documenting intangible cultural heritage and preserving historical sites.

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Saudi KSGAAL Concludes Arabic Language Program in France

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded its Arabic Language Month program in France on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded its Arabic Language Month program in France on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi KSGAAL Concludes Arabic Language Program in France

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded its Arabic Language Month program in France on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded its Arabic Language Month program in France on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded its Arabic Language Month program in France on Friday. The program began October 7 and was held in Paris, Lyon, and Tourcoing. It included a series of educational activities aimed at developing Arabic language curricula, enhancing teacher performance, and strengthening the presence of the Arabic language in educational institutions.

KSGAAL Secretary-General Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi said the academy is honored by the ongoing support it receives from Minister of Culture and KSGAAL Chairman of the Board of Trustees Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, whose support boosts all of KSGAAL's programs and activities, aligning with the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program, which is part of the initiatives for realizing Saudi Vision 2030.

The program included a series of visits and meetings with several French educational institutions that offer academic programs in Arabic and associations and centers focused on teaching and promoting the Arabic language. Additionally, there was a visit to the Saudi embassy and the Saudi cultural attaché in France.

Several scientific activities were carried out in collaboration with the Arab World Institute. These included a discussion session addressing key topics such as the most important tests used in evaluating Arabic teachers for non-native speakers, integrating technology in teaching Arabic, and identifying the best available tools and applications.

Furthermore, a comprehensive scientific symposium was conducted on Saudi Arabia's efforts to teach Arabic to non-native speakers, and discussions took place on the reality of teaching Arabic and its curricula in France, including the opportunities and challenges of bilingualism.

The program featured two scientific papers. The first was titled "Hamza Test to Measure Arabic Language Proficiency," which discussed the criteria for creating the Hamza test, its application mechanisms, and plans for its development. The second paper was titled "The Works of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in Supporting the Arabic Language through Digital Platforms," which introduced the academy's platforms dedicated to serving the Arabic language.

Various training courses were offered for both teachers and learners. The teachers' courses aimed to bolster the skills of Arabic teachers for non-native speakers, focusing on active learning strategies in teaching Arabic as a second language. In contrast, the learners' courses were centered on developing listening skills for Arabic learners and non-native speakers. The program also facilitated collaboration between the KSGAAL and King Abdulaziz University, which sent two specialist professors in Arabic to present a training course in Lyon.