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SDRPY Participates in ’Common Ground’ Exhibition on Saudi, Yemeni Cultures

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SDRPY Participates in ’Common Ground’ Exhibition on Saudi, Yemeni Cultures

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The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) participated in an introductory exhibition on its development projects in Yemen.
The introduction is part of the first edition of the Common Ground exhibition, which is organized by the Ministry of Culture and held in Riyadh from September 8 to 20. The exhibition will spotlight the Saudi and Yemeni cultures, SPA reported.
The Common Ground exhibition aims to display the similarities between the cultures of the two Arab countries, including in the aspects of fashion, visual arts, architecture, design, as well as culinary arts.
The exhibition looks forward to enhancing cultural exchange and cooperation between the Kingdom and Yemen.
Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Yemen Moammar Al-Eryani and several Yemeni officials toured the introductory exhibition alongside SDRPY General Supervisor Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber.
SDRPY is engaged in reviving and preserving heritage, restoring historical buildings, and enhancing workforce capabilities in the cultural field. The program also implements quality initiatives that back the development process in Yemen and promotes economic benefits in Yemen.
SDRPY has implemented 229 development projects and initiatives in Yemen in seven key sectors: education, health, water, energy, transportation, agriculture and fisheries, and capacity building for government institutions.

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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.