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Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic Discuss Was to Improve Cultural Ties

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic Discuss Was to Improve Cultural Ties

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan and Dominican Republic Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Andy Rodríguez Durán held on Thursday a meeting in Riyadh.

During the meeting at the commission’s headquarters, they discussed cultural ties between the two nations and means of bolstering them.

Their discussions also centered on various programs and initiatives undertaken by the commission aimed at fostering cultural exchange with other civilizations and sharing expertise.

The initiatives also aim to promote collaboration among writers, intellectuals, and translators.

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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
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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.