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AlUla's Hegra after Dark: Where History Meets Innovation

AlUla continues to captivate visitors with a unique blend of historical wonders and cutting-edge technology. (SPA)
AlUla continues to captivate visitors with a unique blend of historical wonders and cutting-edge technology. (SPA)
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AlUla's Hegra after Dark: Where History Meets Innovation

AlUla continues to captivate visitors with a unique blend of historical wonders and cutting-edge technology. (SPA)
AlUla continues to captivate visitors with a unique blend of historical wonders and cutting-edge technology. (SPA)

AlUla continues to captivate visitors with a unique blend of historical wonders and cutting-edge technology. One exceptional experience is "Hegra After Dark", part of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, The Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
This innovative and immersive program explores the rise and fall of civilizations throughout history in a captivating way.
Held at Hegra, the first Saudi UNESCO World Heritage Site, the experience offers dazzling drone shows.
As part of the "Stories from the Sky" event, these drones illuminate the site's landmarks with breathtaking light formations, adding a new dimension to the historical site and creating an unprecedented visual spectacle.
Beyond the "Hegra After Dark", AlUla offers a diverse calendar of events, enabling visitors to delve deeper into the region's rich culture, heritage, and natural beauty.

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Dubai Public Library Honored with ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’

The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
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Dubai Public Library Honored with ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’

The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM
The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat. WAM

Dubai Public Library, managed by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has been honored with the ‘Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award’ in the Arab world under the category of Professional Excellence, Emirates News Agency reported.

This recognition reflects its efforts and contributions to developing the Arab library sector, its continuous progress, and its literary initiatives that enrich the local cultural scene, WAM said. These efforts align with Dubai Culture’s efforts to cement Dubai’s position as a global center for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent, it added.

The award was presented during the Authority’s participation in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference held in Muscat, Oman, under the slogan ‘Arab Libraries and Archives Institutions and Their Role in Promoting Digital Identity and Citizenship.’

The conference, organized by Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University and the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), witnessed extensive participation from academics and library professionals region-wide.

During the conference, Dubai Culture highlighted a range of its projects and programs aimed at strengthening the cultural and creative industries and activating libraries as interactive hubs that empower community members.