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King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture Participates in Sharjah Int’l Book Fair

The Sharjah International Book Fair
The Sharjah International Book Fair
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King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture Participates in Sharjah Int’l Book Fair

The Sharjah International Book Fair
The Sharjah International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is taking part in the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which opened in Sharjah, UAE, on November 1 and will run until November 12.
Ithra’s pavilion at the fair features its library, which is also accessible through virtual reality (VR) technology. Pavilion visitors have the option to register for Ithra's digital library, offering over 43,000 publications in both audio and visual formats in Arabic and English, along with access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines.
Free membership to Ithra’s virtual library allows users to easily access its books and publications through the "Libby" and "PressReader" applications.
The Ithra library has witnessed an impressive attendance rate, showcasing its various services and features during its participation in the fair.
Ithra is the diamond sponsor of the Sharjah International Library Conference, organized by the Sharjah International Book Fair for the tenth time in partnership with the American Library Association from November 8 to November 10.

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Arab League Celebrates World Arabic Language Day

General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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Arab League Celebrates World Arabic Language Day

General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

The General Secretariat of the Arab League's Social Affairs Sector, Culture and Dialogue of Civilizations Department has celebrated the World Arabic Language Day, established under the United Nation General Assembly Resolution 3190 of 1973.

The resolution has set December 18 as the annual World Arabic Language Day and recognized Arabic as one of the official and working languages of the UN.

The celebration included the participation of Deputy Secretary General of King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Dr. Ibrahim Abanmi, along with heads of numerous Arab and regional organizations, leaders of Arab federations, academics, and experts in the field of Arabic language.

The event highlighted an important segment focused on the Arab strategy to promote the Arabic language, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Arab identity and a crucial tool for development. An action plan was also introduced to facilitate the achievement of these objectives.

This initiative follows a decision made by the UN Economic and Social Council in September, which instructed the general secretariat to refresh the strategy and its action plan in collaboration with various stakeholders. The goal is to adapt to global changes and address the ongoing challenges that the Arabic language and identity face today.
The celebration also included discussions on artificial intelligence and a focus on classical Arabic poetry.