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CDF Highlights Saudi Handicrafts, Cultural Investment at Expo 2025 Osaka

CDF’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s cultural identity. SPA
CDF’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s cultural identity. SPA
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CDF Highlights Saudi Handicrafts, Cultural Investment at Expo 2025 Osaka

CDF’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s cultural identity. SPA
CDF’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s cultural identity. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has held a series of activities as part of the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.

The activities included an investor-focused workshop introducing CDF’s tailored financing solutions and an interactive handicrafts experience attended by Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Saudi Pavilion Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s Year of Handicrafts 2025 on the global stage.

The workshop titled “Saudi Cultural Development Fund: Driving Innovative Business Solutions” welcomed entrepreneurs and international investors, providing an overview of CDF’s role as the Kingdom’s key financial enabler for the cultural sector.

The session showcased the momentum of Saudi Arabia’s thriving cultural landscape, while inviting participants to explore CDF’s support offerings and join the Kingdom’s journey of cultural growth.

In parallel, the handicrafts activity titled “Saudi Handicraft: Palm Weaving” demonstrated the Kingdom’s living heritage through a collaboration with Madrasat Addeera, which specializes in guiding and training artisans in AlUla, and Turquoise Mountain, a global leader in preserving traditional arts.

Visitors immersed themselves in the artistry of palm-frond weaving, crafting unique pieces from Saudi palm leaves in an experience that symbolized cultural harmony and shared creativity between Saudi Arabia and Japan.

CDF’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s cultural identity, showcase the sector’s growth under Saudi Vision 2030, attract global investment, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the creative industries. It also underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing sustainable development through culture.

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King Salman Arabic Language Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA
The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA
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King Salman Arabic Language Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA
The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the Arabic Language Month in Mexico as part of its international efforts to support Arabic language education for non-native speakers and strengthen its cultural and intellectual presence in global academic institutions.

The program runs throughout January and includes a variety of scientific and educational events, such as intensive training courses for teachers and learners, specialized programs for teachers of Arabic as a foreign language, a symposium on the current state and challenges of Arabic language education in Mexico, the administration of the “Hamza” academic test to assess learners’ proficiency, and organized scientific and cultural visits, SPA reported.

Implemented in cooperation with key institutions in Mexico, the program targets teachers, learners, and anyone interested in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.

The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities, and active participation from the academy leaders in academic events. It aims to enhance institutional and scientific collaboration, expand international partnerships, and advance the academy’s mission of promoting Arabic language education worldwide.

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Holy Sites Journey Program Fosters Cultural Dialogue Among Youth

Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries - SPA
Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries - SPA
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Holy Sites Journey Program Fosters Cultural Dialogue Among Youth

Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries - SPA
Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries - SPA

The Holy Sites Journey Program for Arab and Islamic Youth, organized by the Ministry of Sport in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League Arab, has fostered cultural dialogue among youth from Arab and Islamic countries through specialized discussion sessions.

These sessions highlighted shared values and religious and cultural experiences within a framework that reflects the Kingdom’s civilizational and humanitarian message, SPA reported.

Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries, highlighting its role in fostering mutual understanding, challenging stereotypes, and building bridges of communication grounded in respect and coexistence.

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Janadriyah Village Opens Friday with Culture, Camels, and Family Entertainment

These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports - SPA
These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports - SPA
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Janadriyah Village Opens Friday with Culture, Camels, and Family Entertainment

These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports - SPA
These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports - SPA

The Janadriyah village, part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, will open to visitors this Friday, offering a rich cultural and entertainment experience for the entire family. Spanning 15,000 square meters, the village includes more than 60 diverse booths designed to meet visitors’ needs, SPA reported.

The village is an ideal destination for families and tourists interested in camel racing heritage. It offers a wide range of restaurants and cafés, alongside shops selling traditional handicrafts and modern products that cater to all tastes.

It also features a dedicated events stage hosting continuous cultural and artistic performances, as well as camel-riding activities that offer visitors a unique hands-on experience.

These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports, reflecting its commitment to preserving this national heritage, introducing it to younger generations, and transforming camel racing from a traditional sport into a global cultural, tourism, and economic platform, supporting Saudi cultural identity and aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals in culture and entertainment.