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ALECSO Highlights Importance of Education on Arab Literacy Day

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The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) logo
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ALECSO Highlights Importance of Education on Arab Literacy Day

The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) logo
The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) logo

The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) has convened a symposium in Tunis on comprehensive education and socio-economic inclusion to mark Arab Literacy Day, observed annually on January 8.

ALECSO Director-General Mohamed Ould Amar delivered a speech highlighting the serious impact of illiteracy on both individuals and society. He underscored the need for collaboration to tackle this issue, called for a revision of national literacy and adult education strategies to align with global developments, and advocated for a new approach that prioritizes lifelong learning.

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Third ‘Al-Dar Festival’ Celebrates Artisans in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
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Third ‘Al-Dar Festival’ Celebrates Artisans in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA

The third edition of Al-Dar Festival continues in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha Region, offering vibrant cultural experiences that revive folk heritage and promote community participation.

The festival stands out as a major attraction in Al-Baha Summer 2025 events, drawing visitors and vacationers from across the Kingdom, SPA reported.

More than 17 artisans are showcasing their handmade crafts directly for visitors, alongside the “Al-Dar” crafts exhibition, which features products by over 50 artisans and handicraft makers.

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work.

Al Mousa Heritage Village, which includes 32 traditional homes, welcomes festivalgoers daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. across more than 15 different sections, including handicrafts, productive families, live cooking, a children’s theater, traditional Ardah performances, the Sand House, and games inspired by the region’s heritage.