Saudi Embassy in Poland Organizes International Year of Camelids Celebration

The event drew a large crowd of Polish citizens, diplomats, and media representatives. (SPA)
The event drew a large crowd of Polish citizens, diplomats, and media representatives. (SPA)
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Saudi Embassy in Poland Organizes International Year of Camelids Celebration

The event drew a large crowd of Polish citizens, diplomats, and media representatives. (SPA)
The event drew a large crowd of Polish citizens, diplomats, and media representatives. (SPA)

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Poland hosted in Warsaw on Sunday an activity to commemorate the International Year of Camelids.

A special tent was erected for the occasion, featuring brochures highlighting the Kingdom's culture and history, alongside an informative presentation on camels as a significant cultural and heritage symbol integral to Saudi identity.

The event drew a large crowd of Polish citizens, diplomats, and media representatives.

Guests were treated to traditional Saudi coffee and dates, warmly received for its hospitality characteristic of the Kingdom.



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.