International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

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International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

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The International Book Fair 2024, taking place at the Islamic University of Madinah from August 29 to September 4 under the theme "The Book Is the Window of Life," launched an online guide for its cultural program.
Organized by the Literature and Authors Association under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Madinah fair's cultural program stands out for its diversity and rich content, offering a wide array of intellectual and cultural activities tailored for diverse segments of society.
The cultural program features multiple panel discussions that bring together a curated group of thinkers and writers to examine contemporary cultural topics. Panels are centered around the cultural heritage of Madinah and strategies for its preservation, with titles such as "translation: a bridge of civilizations" and "intangible heritage in Madinah."
Furthermore, the program includes a series of specialized workshops on writing, publishing, and translation designed to refine participants' skills and nurture their creative talents.
Attendees can also anticipate a diverse range of lectures spanning literature, history, and sciences, along with several poetry evenings gathering poets from various Arab countries to promote constructive dialogue and foster knowledge-sharing and cultural exchange.



Saudi Heritage Commission to Organize GCC Society for History and Archaeology Forum

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Saudi Heritage Commission to Organize GCC Society for History and Archaeology Forum

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Riyadh is set to host on Wednesday the 23rd session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Society for History and Archaeology Forum.

Co-organized by the Heritage Commission and the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah), the forum aims to exchange expertise, discuss scientific studies on the history of the GCC countries, and explore future work to enhance cooperation among the participating countries.

The forum's scientific sessions will cover various topics related to the history and cultural heritage of the GCC countries, including prehistoric and ancient historical periods, as well as Islamic history. The forum will also discuss modern and contemporary history of the Gulf region and the most prominent historical and archaeological issues in the history of the Arabian Peninsula.

The GCC Society for History and Archaeology was established in 1997 with the aim of enhancing scientific research in the heritage and history sectors and highlighting the region's heritage and archaeological assets.

The Heritage Commission noted that organizing this scientific forum follows a series of cultural events it organizes to preserve and develop the sector and to highlight the Kingdom's culture.