Saudi Culture Ministry, NeLC Introduce Culture and Arts Training Pathways Initiative

Saudi Culture Ministry, NeLC Introduce Culture and Arts Training Pathways Initiative
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Saudi Culture Ministry, NeLC Introduce Culture and Arts Training Pathways Initiative

Saudi Culture Ministry, NeLC Introduce Culture and Arts Training Pathways Initiative

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the National eLearning Center (NeLC), has introduced a new training pathways initiative in culture and arts, aligning with the cultural development strategy.

According to SPA, the initiative offers a range of training options across various cultural and artistic domains and fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth, inspiring national talent in the cultural field.
Enthusiasts and professionals can enrol in courses to refine their skills and contribute effectively to the cultural sector.
As part of these training pathways, the ministry provides fully funded training opportunities and the chance for participants to receive training from renowned global institutions.
The initiative encompasses 30 paths with nearly 150 training programs covering areas such as culinary arts, theatre, libraries, film, fashion, heritage, visual arts, literature, publishing, and translation. Training durations vary depending on the specific cultural focus.



UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation
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UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Shanghai International Arts Festival to boost cultural cooperation and understanding between the UAE and China, marking four decades of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The MoU was signed by Huda Alkhamis, Founder of ADMAF and Abu Dhabi Festival, and Li Ming, President of China Shanghai International Arts Festival, in the presence of UAE Ambassador Zhang Yiming at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Festival and the China Shanghai International Arts Festival will collaborate on new commissions, co-productions, and cultural exchange programs for the time in the Arab world.

“This groundbreaking partnership with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival - the most influential Festival in the Asia-Pacific region - marks a historic first for the Arab world, underscoring the Abu Dhabi Festival’s pivotal role on the global stage,” Alkhamis said.

“Expanding to Shanghai allows us to harness the transformative power of the arts to build bridges, celebrate creativity, and deepen the bonds of friendship between the UAE and China,” she added.