Saudi Arabia to Launch Int’l Conference on Arabic Language Education in Seoul

The conference is titled “Challenges and Prospects of Teaching Arabic Language and Literature”
The conference is titled “Challenges and Prospects of Teaching Arabic Language and Literature”
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Saudi Arabia to Launch Int’l Conference on Arabic Language Education in Seoul

The conference is titled “Challenges and Prospects of Teaching Arabic Language and Literature”
The conference is titled “Challenges and Prospects of Teaching Arabic Language and Literature”

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is partnering with the Korean Association of Arabic Language and Literature and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to host an international conference in Seoul, South Korea.

The conference is titled “Challenges and Prospects of Teaching Arabic Language and Literature.”

The aim is to improve Arabic language education worldwide, keeping it up-to-date with modern trends.

The conference will focus on six key areas related to teaching Arabic as a second language in South Korea: modern methodologies, teaching materials, evaluation techniques, instructional strategies, and the current state of Arabic-language learning in South Korea.

It’s a chance for experts and educators from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and beyond to share insights.

This collaboration highlights the importance of these institutions in promoting Arabic language education and Arab culture in South Korea.

By organizing this conference, the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language reinforces its role in supporting the Arabic language globally and fostering collaboration with international partners to enhance its teaching and preservation.



Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts
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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is participating in the 38th Jerash Festival in Jordan’s ancient city of Jerash from July 24 to August 3.
The ministry will present a variety of cultural activities through three cultural agencies, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the Kingdom, SPA reported.

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will participate with performing-arts groups from several Saudi regions, showcasing traditional arts such as Al-Hajini, Al-Dahha, Al-Samri, Al-Khamari, and Al-Rabash on the festival's main stage.
The Heritage Commission will have a specialized pavilion for "Year of the Camel 2024," a digital photo exhibition showcasing the prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, and another exhibition showcasing the Kingdom's architectural heritage sites through virtual-reality technologies. The pavilion will also display traditional crafts by a group of Saudi artisans using innovative methods, including palm crafts, pottery, Asiri weaving, bead making, jewelry crafting, and woodworking.
The Music Commission will participate with a pavilion at the international exhibition site, introducing the Saudi "Turooq" initiative to preserve traditional Saudi performing music and the Saudi Music Memory initiative through interactive screens. The commission will also organize a cultural exchange show titled "Turooq Meets the World" at the Sound and Light Theater of the festival. The show will feature musical performances that blend Saudi musical heritage with the musical traditions of participating countries.
The Ministry of Culture's participation in the iconic cultural festival is part of its efforts to highlight Saudi Arabia's cultural renaissance on regional and global levels, promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Kingdom, and strengthen frameworks for cooperation and cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and countries worldwide, in line with the targets of the National Cultural Strategy derived from the ambitious Vision 2030.