ALC: 570 Publications Showcased at Almadinah Book Fair

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ALC: 570 Publications Showcased at Almadinah Book Fair

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) logo
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) logo

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has concluded its first-ever participation at the Almadinah Book Fair, which was organized by the Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The event’s third edition was held from July 30 to August 5 and was attended by more than 300 publishing houses from various countries around the world.

ALC’s pavilion at the fair offered visitors a collection of over 570 publications from its Kalima Project for Translation, Esdarat project and Basaer (Insights) series of research papers and studies, including 65 new titles, WAM said.

The ALC’s participation strengthened relationships with stakeholders in the publishing and specialized book fairs industry, in addition to highlighting its own initiatives and projects related to book publishing and translation.

Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, emphasized the center’s commitment to participating in book fairs across the region, given their role as prominent creative platforms that promote publishing and the book industry.

“Book fairs in Saudi Arabia embody the flourishing cultural scene in the Kingdom,” he said. “They provide an ideal opportunity for us at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center to strengthen relations with Saudi publishing and cultural industry stakeholders at the Arab and international levels, and to exchange inspiring ideas and visions that have the potential to develop this key industry.”



Saudi Culture Minister Lauds Cabinet for Naming 2025 the 'Year of Handicrafts'

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Saudi Culture Minister Lauds Cabinet for Naming 2025 the 'Year of Handicrafts'

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Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has commended the Cabinet's decision to declare 2025 the "Year of Handicrafts,” acknowledging the significant cultural value handicrafts have had in Saudi culture for many years.

The move also highlights the creativity that sets the unique handicraft industry apart and showcases the talent of Saudi craftsmen to the global community.

Prince Badr expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering support for culture and arts.

Their patronage, he said, has elevated Saudi culture, solidified its roots and unique elements, and enabled the world to see the best of it.

"At the Ministry of Culture, we are working to instill pride in our national identity and all its associated cultural elements, whether tangible or intangible. This is one of the objectives of the National Culture Strategy, under Saudi Vision 2030, which has prioritized national identity and Saudi culture as ambitious goals," said Prince Badr.

He stressed that the "Year of Handicrafts" initiative will help celebrate this essential component of highly significant cultural and artistic value that is the cornerstone of national identity.

"Saudi handicrafts reflect the creativity of Saudi society, encompasses textiles, handicrafts, and artistic creations that have been passed down from generation to generation. These include pottery, clothing, beadwork, copper products, sewing, dyeing, blacksmithing, gold and jewelry making,” he added.

During the "Year of Handicrafts,” the Ministry of Culture will work to increase the visibility of Saudi handicrafts both at home and abroad, and enable Saudi artisans to display their creations at events and activities in the Kingdom and the world over.

The initiative also aims to increase the contribution of Saudi handicrafts to the local economy and to raise awareness about their cultural, historical, civilizational, and economic significance.