AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA
The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA
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AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA
The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA

The AlUla Languages Institute, affiliated with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), launched the Reviving Ancient Languages Program.

The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage and enable residents to explore the region’s rich history of languages and inscriptions.

The program offers several specialized courses in ancient languages historically used in AlUla, including Aramaic, Thamudic, Dadanitic, Lihyanite, Musnad-al-Janubi, and Nabataean, as well as a course on the origins of writing. Registration for the program opened Sunday via the AlUla Languages Institute website.

Through this program, RCU aims to offer learning opportunities to AlUla residents and strengthen their connection to their rich cultural heritage.



Saudi Arabia to Participate in Beijing International Book Fair as Part of Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025

Saudi Arabia to Participate in Beijing International Book Fair as Part of Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025
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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Beijing International Book Fair as Part of Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025

Saudi Arabia to Participate in Beijing International Book Fair as Part of Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission will lead the Kingdom’s participation in the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair as part of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025.

The participation reflects the depth of the strategic partnership between the two countries and their shared aspirations to strengthen cultural and intellectual exchange between their peoples.

The initiative is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to represent the Kingdom at international cultural forums, promote Saudi literary and intellectual achievements, and explore new avenues of cooperation in literature, publishing, and translation. It aligns with a Saudi Vision 2030 objective of making culture a key pillar of development.

Saudi Arabia’s participation will feature a prominent institutional presence, including several government entities. The program will include seminars, literary gatherings, and dialogue sessions that highlight cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and China. The goal is to strengthen the global presence of Saudi literature and open pathways for Arabic content in the Chinese market.

The Kingdom was the guest of honor at the 2024 Beijing International Book Fair, where the commission presented a rich and diverse cultural program. The participation included seminars, artistic performances, and interactive activities that drew significant interest from visitors and contributed to boosting the presence of Saudi literature in China while boosting cultural and intellectual cooperation between the two nations.