CEO of Literature, Publishing and Translation Authority Meets with Mexican Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Meeting between CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia - SPA
Meeting between CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia - SPA
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CEO of Literature, Publishing and Translation Authority Meets with Mexican Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Meeting between CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia - SPA
Meeting between CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and Ambassador of Mexico to Saudi Arabia - SPA

The CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan, met in Riyadh with the Ambassador of Mexico to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Anibal Gomez Toledo.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed cultural relations between the two friendly countries and opportunities for developing cultural relations, especially those related to the sectors of literature, publishing and translation.

The meeting was attended by several officials from both sides.



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.