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Arab Culture Shows Strong Presence at UNESCO Arab Week

The Arab Week kicked off on November 4 at the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization headquarters in Paris, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The two-day event marked the first in over half a century that Arab countries have organized an Arab Week at UNESCO.

The occasion played a pivotal role in culminating Arab and international cultural and civilizational initiatives. Therefore, it significantly advanced education, culture, and science at all levels.

Spearheaded by the Kingdom’s Saudi National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, the event emphasized Saudi Arabia’s position as a prestigious cultural hub.

Interestingly, the Week shed light on the exceptional cultural heritage of the Arab world through literature and the arts.

Moreover, it represented an important platform for intercultural dialogue, bringing together all Arab countries to display the richness and diversity of Arab culture. Through 22 spaces dedicated to Arab countries, the event highlighted various aspects of Arab culture.

Seven seminars revolved around some important topics such as the Arabic language, Arabic calligraphy, Arabic literature, AI, education, fine arts, intangible cultural heritage, and world heritage. Furthermore, it included numerous musical performances, handicrafts, Arab fashion, and Arab culinary.

Interestingly, various exhibitions were organized on the sidelines of the event, including a cultural exhibition, an Arabic calligraphy exhibition, a photography exhibition of heritage sites in the Arab world, and an exhibition of Arab cultural products.

 

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