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AlUla World Archaeology Summit Announces Global Award

The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
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AlUla World Archaeology Summit Announces Global Award

The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA

The AlUla World Archaeology Summit concluded on Friday with the launch of a global award for archeology excellence.

Named the “AlUla World Archaeology Summit Award," the global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage.

More than 300 archeology experts and specialists from 39 countries participated in the three-day summit, which was held at the Maraya Concert Hall in Saudi Arabia's AlUla Governorate.

Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the summit featured extended discussions over 11 panel sessions that tackled a variety of topics, including archeological site preservation technologies, and supporting new archeological discoveries and young archeologists.

The summit seeks to serve as a leading global platform for the cultural heritage and archeology sectors, in embodiment of the rich history of AlUla and recognition of its status as the cradle of ancient civilizations dating back to more than 2,000 years.

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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, will host the 5th International Conference on Camels in Arab Culture next Tuesday.

The event will bring together 37 researchers from Saudi Arabia and abroad, aiming to advance literary and linguistic studies on camels and their pivotal role in Arab culture.

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage, camels in language, lexicons, and cultural/national identity, as well as the economic importance of camels in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Particular attention will be given to investment, industry, tourism, entertainment, festivals, and camel sports and racing.

The 5th edition of the conference seeks to enhance academic discourse and strengthen local and Arab cultural identity, underscoring the cultural significance of camels in Arab life.