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

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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.

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Heavy Rains Damage Historic Buildings, Forts in Yemen

Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
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Heavy Rains Damage Historic Buildings, Forts in Yemen

Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)

Recent heavy rains have caused significant damage in cities and villages controlled by the Houthi group in Yemen.

Historic forts and ancient buildings have been affected, with homes collapsing in Sanaa, its outskirts, and in the governorates of Raymah, Amran, Al-Bayda, and Hodeidah.

Flooding has particularly impacted the Bustan al-Sultan and Harqan neighborhoods in the UNESCO-listed city of Sanaa.

Sources have accused the Iran-backed Houthis of neglecting the disaster and ignoring residents’ calls for help, while they instead focused on their annual sectarian celebrations.

The Houthi-controlled “Historical Cities Preservation Authority” issued urgent warnings about historic buildings at risk of collapse in the old city in Sanaa and elsewhere. They reported that an ancient palace in an old neighborhood is near collapse.

In rural Sanaa, local sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the historic Haraz fort has partially collapsed due to the rains. The fort is one of Yemen’s oldest.

The Raymah governorate has also suffered, with recent floods causing around eight deaths and destroying over 400 homes, including ancient buildings. Parts of the historic Zalamlam Mountain Castle have collapsed from the rain.

The Yemen Meteorological and Early Warning Center predicted that heavy thunderstorms, including hail and strong winds, will continue for the next 72 hours.

This weather is expected to impact highlands, slopes, and western coastal areas from Saada in the north to Taiz, Al-Daleh, and Lahj in the south.

The weather forecast predicted continued rainfall, including thunderstorms and strong winds, over parts of Al-Mahra, Hadramawt, Shabwa, Abyan, Marib, and Al-Jawf.

The center also expected strong winds to stir up dust and sand in the Socotra Archipelago, southern coasts, and areas affected by thunderstorms.

It advised people to stay away from valleys, flood-prone areas, and muddy roads. It warned to avoid electrical poles, billboards, and trees, and to turn off mobile phones during storms.