Arab Week at UNESCO Set to Take Place on November 4-5

The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
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Arab Week at UNESCO Set to Take Place on November 4-5

The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters

The Arab Group at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization will hold the "Arab Week at UNESCO" event on November 4 and 5 in Paris at Saudi Arabia’s initiative.

With participation from all Arab countries, the event aims to showcase the rich and diverse Arab cultural and civilizational heritage, enhance dialogue between cultures, and contribute to achieving cultural development goals.

The event reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to collaborating with international organizations and leveraging all available resources to support initiatives that promote cultural exchange between Arab and other countries.

It will feature a market for Arab products, exhibitions on Arabic calligraphy and UNESCO-registered heritage sites in the Arab world, a cooking event, and pavilions highlighting Arab music, handicrafts, and fashion.

Seminars will also be held on topics including Arabic novels, artificial intelligence, Arabic calligraphy, and children's literature.
The event is expected to yield positive outcomes by strengthening the status of Arab culture within UNESCO, fostering new partnerships between Arab countries, UNESCO, and other member states, promoting intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, and inspiring young people to engage with Arab culture.



Prophet's Mosque Library: Cognitive Masterpiece Combining Heritage, Digital Development

Prophet's Mosque Library. (SPA)
Prophet's Mosque Library. (SPA)
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Prophet's Mosque Library: Cognitive Masterpiece Combining Heritage, Digital Development

Prophet's Mosque Library. (SPA)
Prophet's Mosque Library. (SPA)

Combining tradition and innovation, the Prophet's Mosque Library stands as a beacon of knowledge, offering access to rare manuscripts and utilizing advanced digital technologies, the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday.

The library holds 182,000 books across diverse fields and provides digital research via 70 computers, with services in 23 languages for a multicultural audience.

Serving as a global destination for worshippers and visitors, the library, uniquely located near Gate 10 on the Prophet's Mosque's west side, is open 24 hours, and blends the site's spiritual significance with its rich academic resources.