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‘Ithra’ Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
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‘Ithra’ Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has won the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in the “built projects” category during the award's inaugural ceremony, which was organized by the Architecture and Design Commission in Riyadh.
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity that contributes to enriching the cultural life in the Kingdom, SPA reported.
He stated that the award-winning building is distinguished by its architectural design, which harmonizes with the local environment, using modern and sustainable construction materials.
The building was designed to be environmentally friendly by incorporating renewable energy technologies and highly efficient water management, Al-Rashid noted.
He also said that the award underscores the status of Ithra as a leading cultural institution, contributing to the enhancement of the Kingdom's architectural and cultural identity as well as continuing to offer an exceptional educational and cultural experience to visitors through this unique architectural building.

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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, will host the 5th International Conference on Camels in Arab Culture next Tuesday.

The event will bring together 37 researchers from Saudi Arabia and abroad, aiming to advance literary and linguistic studies on camels and their pivotal role in Arab culture.

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage, camels in language, lexicons, and cultural/national identity, as well as the economic importance of camels in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Particular attention will be given to investment, industry, tourism, entertainment, festivals, and camel sports and racing.

The 5th edition of the conference seeks to enhance academic discourse and strengthen local and Arab cultural identity, underscoring the cultural significance of camels in Arab life.