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KSGAAL Highlights Arab Cultural Richness, Dialogue Promotion at UNESCO Arab Week

KSGAAL’s participation in Arab Week aimed to contribute to sustainable cultural development goals in Arab countries. SPA
KSGAAL’s participation in Arab Week aimed to contribute to sustainable cultural development goals in Arab countries. SPA
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KSGAAL Highlights Arab Cultural Richness, Dialogue Promotion at UNESCO Arab Week

KSGAAL’s participation in Arab Week aimed to contribute to sustainable cultural development goals in Arab countries. SPA
KSGAAL’s participation in Arab Week aimed to contribute to sustainable cultural development goals in Arab countries. SPA

Arab Week at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded in Paris, with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) seizing the opportunity to emphasize the richness of Arab culture and foster dialogue among various cultures.

KSGAAL’s participation in Arab Week -- celebrating the cultural diversity of the Arab world -- aimed to contribute to sustainable cultural development goals in Arab countries, aligning with the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030.

During the event, the academy took part in a scientific seminar addressing a comprehensive vision of Arabic language policies. Experts discussed language policies, challenges they face, opportunities for improvement, and the shaping of linguistic realities.
Additionally, KSGAAL presented its project on Arabic language policy studies, outlining its methodological and scientific framework, objectives, challenges, and outcomes.
The academy’s involvement in Arab Week underscores its strategic goals and commitment to supporting the Arabic language and culture. KSGAAL highlighted Saudi Arabia's global efforts in language promotion, leveraging the occasion to bolster its local and international standing.
Through a range of linguistic initiatives, programs, and projects, KSGAAL is dedicated to preserving the integrity and cultural identity of the Arabic language, supporting it in both spoken and written forms, and facilitating its teaching and learning within Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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Saudi Pavilion at UNESCO Showcases Camel Culture

The Saudi pavilion joined 22 other Arab countries in Arab Week at UNESCO, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia. SPA
The Saudi pavilion joined 22 other Arab countries in Arab Week at UNESCO, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia. SPA
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Saudi Pavilion at UNESCO Showcases Camel Culture

The Saudi pavilion joined 22 other Arab countries in Arab Week at UNESCO, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia. SPA
The Saudi pavilion joined 22 other Arab countries in Arab Week at UNESCO, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia. SPA

The Saudi pavilion at Arab Week at UNESCO in Paris has attracted visitors with exhibits highlighting the camel's enduring significance and showcasing its role as an authentic cultural heritage deeply rooted in Saudi civilization.

Visitors engaged with the pavilion's displays, which established the camel as a cultural icon for Saudi Arabia in Paris, reflecting the nation’s identity and authentic values in history, culture, and civilization.

Over two days, UNESCO visitors from around the globe learned about the close relationship between camels and Saudi culture. Camels have been integral to the community's customs, traditions, and literature, including poetry, prose, and proverbs. They witnessed how the camel evolved from a means of transport and a source of goods to a cultural icon and heritage symbol, while retaining its role as a source of food and medicine, as well as a tool for sustainability.

The camel was chosen for the Saudi pavilion due to its unique cultural value, prompting the Ministry of Culture to declare 2024 the "Year of the Camel."

This highlights the Arabian Peninsula's long-standing appreciation for camels, which have aided in travel and nomadic life and are woven into the region's heritage through stories, poems, and narratives.

The camel has become a cultural symbol, a testament to authenticity, and a prominent element of Saudi identity.

Camels are a tangible reality in Saudi culture, depicted in ancient petroglyphs and celebrated today through races, festivals, clubs, and research centers. This rich history brought the camel to Paris as a symbol of Saudi culture participating in "Arab Week at UNESCO."

The Saudi pavilion joined 22 other Arab countries in Arab Week at UNESCO, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia. This event reflected the trust and respect among Arab nations and their desire to see such cultural initiatives flourish.