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King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates 5th Anniversary at Peking University

FILE- A pedestrian walking through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)
FILE- A pedestrian walking through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates 5th Anniversary at Peking University

FILE- A pedestrian walking through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)
FILE- A pedestrian walking through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)

The King Abdulaziz Public Library (KAPL) at Peking University (PU) in China, has launched its scientific and cultural activities on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of its inauguration.

The event was attended on Tuesday by guests from both Saudi Arabia and China, who learned about KAPL’s departments and the services it provides to academics, scholars, researchers, and students.

They also learned about the important cultural programs and events organized by KAPL to promote cultural exchange between Arab and Chinese cultures and enhance scientific and knowledge cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China.

The KAPL at PU made major achievements including the launch of the Arabic-Chinese digital library, the organization of various cultural exhibitions, and the translation of several books to the Chinese language.

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Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair
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Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission officially launched the Riyadh pavilion at the 49th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in Argentina.

The event, running from April 22 to May 12, features the Saudi capital as the guest of honor.
The commission leads Riyadh's participation in the fair, with a Saudi delegation that reflects the vibrant cultural and literary scene in Saudi Arabia with representatives from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the Heritage Commission, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.
The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) are also represented, alongside the King Abdulaziz Public Library and the King Fahad National Library. Together, they aim to create a window for the fair's audience to experience Saudi culture, attracting visitors from Argentina and around the world, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Riyadh pavilion enhances the Saudi cultural presence in Latin America, introducing the capital as a model of civilization that reflects the transformative Saudi Vision 2030, SPA said.

It features a diverse array of literary and cultural content, including translations into Spanish to help build bridges of cultural understanding, it added.
Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission chief executive Abdullatif Alwasel, Buenos Aires Chief of Government Jorge Macri, Buenos Aires' Minister of Culture Gabriela Ricardes, and Argentina's Fundación El Libro (the Book Foundation) president, Christian Rainone, witnessed the launch of the Riyadh pavilion.