Saudi Culture Ministry Receives Nominations for National Cultural Awards Initiative

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Saudi Culture Ministry Receives Nominations for National Cultural Awards Initiative

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the opening of nominations for the general public to submit their choices and nominations for creative names that have achieved excellence in various cultural sectors.

This can be done through the electronic platform dedicated to the fourth edition of the National Cultural Awards Initiative via the link: https://ncajp.moc.gov.sa/.

Nominations can be submitted for 11 awards through Thursday, July 11. After the deadline, there will be a sorting, evaluation, and arbitration stage for the nominations through specialized committees. The winners will be announced at the initiative's closing ceremony, which will be held in September.

The 11 awards include the Film Award, the Fashion Award, the Music Award, the National Heritage Award, the Literature Award, the Theater and Performing Arts Award, the Visual Arts Award, the Architecture and Design Arts Award, the Culinary Arts Award, the Publishing Award, and the Translation Award. Through the electronic platform, nominations from the general public will be received for distinguished intellectuals who have achieved excellence in one of these categories.

The National Cultural Awards Initiative, launched in 2020, is part of the National Culture Strategy under the Kingdom's Vision 2030. It aims to acknowledge the achievements of individuals and cultural institutions and support the Kingdom's international roles in stimulating international cultural exchange. In its previous three rounds, the initiative honored a group of local and international individuals and cultural institutions in appreciation of their cultural and artistic efforts.



'Riyadh Reads French' Initiative Brings French Culture to Riyadh International Book Fair

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo
The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo
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'Riyadh Reads French' Initiative Brings French Culture to Riyadh International Book Fair

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo
The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 logo

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 featured the return of the "Riyadh Reads French" initiative, which was introduced the previous year and gathered numerous French publishers specializing in various fields.

The initiative garnered significant attention and attracted a large number of visitors to the fair.

The French Embassy’s communication officer in Saudi Arabia, Alsaeed Ezz, elaborated that this year's edition aimed to enhance the experience and expand activities, with a particular focus on children. The initiative included over 25,000 books in its pavilions, with 118 French publishing houses participating. Additionally, the Alliance Francaise in Riyadh offered free French language courses to fair visitors, aiming to bring the French language and culture closer to Saudis and all fair attendees.

Ezz highlighted that the Alliance Francaise had dedicated a fully integrated section for children to cater to their needs and knowledge aspirations, with specialized supervisors offering activities such as drawing, reading, and expression to familiarize the younger generation with the French culture.

The initiative also involved Campus France, a national office facilitating registration procedures for studying in French universities and educational institutions. Campus France collaborated with relevant Saudi authorities to introduce available scholarship programs for studying in both English and French, as well as the requirements for obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees and conducting research in various fields.

This year's Riyadh International Book Fair saw a participation from over 2,000 publishing houses and agencies from the Kingdom, the region, and around the world, occupying 800 pavilions representing over 30 countries.