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Tarjim Initiative is an initiative launched by  the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission  in September 2020 with the aim of supporting the translation movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enriching Arabic content with translated materials from various languages, and empowering Saudi translators. To achieve these goals, the initiative follows two tracks: the Academic Journals Track and the Translation Grants Track. Objectives of Tarjim Initiative The Tarjim Initiative is one ...

The Professional Guide for Translators is a professional instructional guide aimed at translators, including professionals, enthusiasts, and amateurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first edition was issued in 2023 by  the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission of  the Ministry of Culture  in the Kingdom, in collaboration with the Translation Association, to support the translation profession and its practitioners. Objectives of the Professional Guide for Translators The Prof...

Traditional Architecture in the Eastern Province is an architectural style and building method that reflects the history of the community and urban development in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . This is evident in its external appearance, the materials used in construction, and the decorative techniques shaped by the surrounding conditions and the needs of the region’s inhabitants. The architecture has also been influenced by several civilizations with which it interacte...

Traditional Architecture in Qassim Province is an architectural style and building method that reflects the history of the community in Qassim Province , located in the center of the northern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It embodies the province's cultural aspects, social customs, traditions, and economic conditions. Traditional architecture methods in Qassim Province Traditional architecture in Qassim Province was influenced by various factors, including its geographical features...

Traditional Architecture in Northern Borders Province is defined by distinctive building patterns in its traditional structures. These buildings are characterized by unique shapes, construction methods, and materials, which highlight the province’s cultural identity. The design utilizes local natural resources and incorporates aesthetic elements that align with the living conditions of the inhabitants and the characteristics of the area. Urban heritage sites in Northern Borders Province Urban...

Al-Ahsa Oasis is an extensive series of palm groves that covers a part of al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia containing around 2.7 million palm trees. The oasis spans an area of approximately 85.4 km². It is part of a rich urban fabric that includes irrigation canals, freshwater springs, wells, al-Asfar Lake , historical buildings, and archaeological sites showcasing the continuous human scene in the region since the Neolithic period, making it an except...

Stone houses are one of the ancient dwellings. Today, they represent a significant aspect of Saudi heritage . These houses were primarily constructed in mountainous areas where stones, a key building material, were readily available due to the abundance of rocks. Roofs were often covered with locally available timber from trees such as juniper, acacia, and Ziziphus spina-christi. The construction of these houses required collaboration among several workers to divide the tasks. Some of these sto...

Al-Muftaha Village is a tourist village located in Abha City in Aseer Province , southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It serves as a cultural center for traditional, visual, and photographic arts, as well as handicrafts and artisanal industries. The Ministry of Culture is responsible for overseeing, operating, and maintaining al-Muftaha Village, working within a collaborative framework with relevant official entities such as the Emirate of Aseer Province, the Aseer Region Development Authorit...

The National Cultural Project for the Renewal of Our Relationship with the Book is one of the sustainable national cultural projects at the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh City . It aims to strengthen the bond between books and individuals in society by providing a conducive environment for reading activities and serving as an incubator for research, reading, and exploration initiatives. Establishment of the National Cultural Project for the Renewal of Our Relationship with the Book The...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' inscribed eight Saudi locations in its world heritage list; namely: al-Hijr Site (Mada'in Salih), at-Turaif Neighborhood in Historic ad-Diriyah , Historic Jeddah , Rock Art in Jubbah and al-Shuwaymis, al-Ahsa Oasis , Hima Cultural Area in Najran , Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve , and the Cultural Landscape of al-Faw Archaeological Area, south of Riyadh Province . Al-Hijr (Mada'in Salih) The first ...

The Camel Studies Grant is a research initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture on June 6, 2024. The grant aims to promote camel care and highlight its connection to cultural, economic, social, historical, environmental, and health aspects through scientific research across various specialized fields. The grant was introduced on the occasion of the national designation of 2024 as the Year of the Camel , coinciding wi...

Saudi Publishing Houses are one of the cultural sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , with their establishments dating back to the 1950s. 'Dar al-Madani' in Jeddah City was the first publishing house officially founded in the Kingdom. Over a period of three decades, from 1956 to 1988, Saudi publishing houses produced nearly 4,709 books. Saudi publishing houses history 'Dar al-Madani' was established in Jeddah City in 1956, followed by the establishment of Makkah Library f...