Saudi Culture Ministry, King Salman Academy Organize Learning Arabic Language Hackathon

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Saudi Culture Ministry, King Salman Academy Organize Learning Arabic Language Hackathon

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The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), is organizing the "Learning and Embracing the Arabic Language" hackathon on September 18-19 at the Diriyah Biennale.

The event will bring together innovators and creators in various teams to develop products that promote Arabic language learning through innovative methods that blend culture and creativity, contributing to the preservation of the Saudi cultural identity.

The hackathon comes as part of the Ministry’s dedicated efforts, reaffirming its commitment to developing creative ideas that promote innovation in the cultural field.

It reflects the Ministry’s endeavors to reinforce the fundamental role of the Arabic language in Saudi culture and to encourage all segments of society to invest in the Arabic language as an investment in a promising future that contributes to building a diverse and thriving cultural community.

It also expresses the Kingdom’s rich heritage and elevates the status of Arabic among global languages, aligning with one of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on fostering the Arabic language.



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.