Emir of Qatar Receives Saudi Minister of Culture

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
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Emir of Qatar Receives Saudi Minister of Culture

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received in Doha on Monday Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.

Prince Badr is in Qatar on an official visit for the opening of Doha International Book Fair.

Prince Badr conveyed the greetings Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Sheikh Tamim.

Prince Badr praised the historic ties between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

He hailed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cultural affairs between the Saudi and Qatari ministries of culture.

He underlined their commitment to work on initiatives withing the Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

The council is an inclusive framework for strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation between the nations in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. The movement will meet the leadership's aspirations and achieve the interests of their two brotherly peoples.



King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program

King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program
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King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program

King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) and Indiana University have launched a specialized academic program as part of the academy's Arabic language teacher training project for non-native speakers.
KSGAAL Secretary-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Washmi said the program, running until April 8, builds on ongoing efforts to develop Arabic language education for non-native speakers.

He highlighted the academy's commitment to quality teaching and the use of standardized tests like Hamza, an Arabic language proficiency test.

He added that the partnership with Indiana University underscores KSGAAL's dedication to international academic exchange and best practices in the field.
The program focuses on enhancing teacher and learner competency, improving teaching quality, and advancing language assessment through modern educational standards.

Activities include an introduction to language tests, a specialized training course for Arabic teachers of non-native speakers, and a symposium on Saudi Arabia's efforts in this field, culminating in a practical application of the Hamza test.