Saudi ETEC, ALECSO Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enhance Arabic Language Learning Standards

The Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) logo
The Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) logo
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Saudi ETEC, ALECSO Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enhance Arabic Language Learning Standards

The Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) logo
The Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) logo

The Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) have signed an agreement to enhance Arabic language learning standards and collaborate on the IQ-scale AlifYa Scale specifically tailored for Arab societies.
The deal was signed on Monday during the ALECSO Forum for Business and Partnerships, which took place in Tunisia.
The agreement outlines cooperation between the two entities in developing guidelines for Arabic language learning standards and their subsequent implementation and evaluation within the framework of general education.
It includes designing the content and activities of training programs aimed at building capacity in the field of preparing and assessing Arabic language teaching.
Additionally, the agreement entails the application of the AlifYa Scale to a sample of 1,000 students, both male and female, across various ALECSO member states. A five-day training program will be implemented in this regard.



Riyadh Hosts GCC Society for History, Archaeology Forum

The 23rd GCC Society for History and Archaeology forum launches in Riyadh - SPA
The 23rd GCC Society for History and Archaeology forum launches in Riyadh - SPA
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Riyadh Hosts GCC Society for History, Archaeology Forum

The 23rd GCC Society for History and Archaeology forum launches in Riyadh - SPA
The 23rd GCC Society for History and Archaeology forum launches in Riyadh - SPA

The 23rd GCC Society for History and Archaeology forum, organized by the Heritage Commission in cooperation with King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) was launched in Riyadh. It will run for two days and involve 300 researchers in history and archaeology, SPA reported.
Darah CEO Turki Al-Shuwaier stressed in his opening speech that the forum is a vivid example of how interdisciplinary sciences can equip individuals to think critically, serve their communities, and contribute to human progress.
Heritage Commission CEO Dr. Jasir Al-Harbash commended the society's efforts in serving history and antiquities enthusiasts in the GCC region. He highlighted the successes of the Heritage Commission in Saudi Arabia, particularly the registration of the Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area and At-Turaif District in Diriyah on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The forum aims to foster scientific advancement in the society's field of expertise and empower members to contribute to scientific research. It showcases the contributions of GCC citizens in archaeology, heritage, and history and facilitates cultural exchange to promote scientific production in these areas.