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

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

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

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 Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Culture on Wednesday launched the activities and programs of the "Common Ground" festival at Mega Studio in Boulevard City, Riyadh, celebrating Iraqi culture.

The program included an artistic evening and a tribute to Iraqi poet Kareem Al-Iraqi, who had contributed to enriching the artistic, literary, and cultural scene.

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture, which included several seminars discussing cultural and intellectual topics related to the history of both countries.

The festival will continue until December 31, with its cultural program resuming on Thursday with a series of dialogue sessions in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah).