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OIC, King Salman Arabic Academy Hold Symposium on 'Culture of Islamic Peoples'

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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo
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OIC, King Salman Arabic Academy Hold Symposium on 'Culture of Islamic Peoples'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat, represented by the Department of Cultural Affairs, will hold a virtual symposium Thursday titled the “Culture of Islamic Peoples and the Arabic Language."

The symposium will be held in cooperation with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL).

Holding the symposium comes in implementation of the resolution issued by the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, which took place August 29-30 in Yaoundé, regarding the support, promotion, preservation, consolidation, and dissemination of the Arabic language.

It aims to focus on the realization of studies, research, and linguistic references related to the Arabic language, as well as the cultural identity components of Islamic countries.

It also seeks to support the presence of the Arabic language locally and internationally through cultural events.

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Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
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Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)

This year's Winter at Tantora Festival opened Thursday in AlUla, celebrating the region's unique blend of art, culture, and heritage.
The festival, part of ongoing efforts to position AlUla as a premier global tourist destination, will run until January 11. The opening day attracted a large number of visitors who enjoyed a variety of cultural and heritage activities, including live musical performances, art exhibitions, guided tours to archaeological sites, and traditional folk-art displays, said the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
The festival features a rich program of activities catering to all ages, including workshops, interactive experiences, and culinary events that highlight local cuisine. It also provides an opportunity to explore traditional wedding customs, offering visitors an authentic insight into Saudi culture.
Winter at Tantora is one of the flagship initiatives supporting tourism and heritage as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, and it serves as a platform for cultural exchange, bringing together attendees from around the world.