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Asharq Al-Awsat
01-05-2025
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- Asharq Al-Awsat
Cultural Memory Center Attends Int'l Conference on Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Cultural Memory Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, participated in the two-day international conference 'Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia,' held in Paris on April 29. The event was organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Kingdoms Institute Platform for the Promotion of Documentary Heritage. At the conference, the center's national pavilion highlighted the Kingdom's efforts in preserving documentary heritage and promoting accessibility for enthusiasts and researchers. It also showcased two new typefaces launched by the Ministry of Culture: Al-Awwal Typeface and Saudi Typeface. The center emphasized its ongoing efforts to preserve national documentary heritage through pioneering projects aligned with the UNESCO Memory of the World Program, which seeks to safeguard humanity's documentary legacy and ensure its availability for future generations. The pavilion offered informative activities, including a dedicated area spotlighting the new typefaces as essential tools in preserving Saudi cultural identity and reflecting their historical and cultural importance. The center also showcased its national initiative for cultural heritage documentation and digital archiving, a key project designed to preserve and record the national memory using top international standards across various regions of the Kingdom. In addition, the center distributed the Cultural Heritage Documentation and Digital Archiving Guide to promote awareness of the importance of protecting documents and manuscripts. An interactive display featured touchscreen access to the 'Cultural Hub' website and the digital platform supporting efforts to document and disseminate cultural heritage.
Leaders
29-04-2025
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- Leaders
AlUla, UNESCO Highlight Documentary Heritage Role in Promoting Sustainable Development
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and UNESCO have launched 'Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia' Conference in Paris, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Taking place from April 29-30, 2025, the conference is part of the UNESCO's 'Memory of the World' program. It will bring together a host of experts and institutions concerned with historical memory, as well as cultural policymakers, to discuss the mechanisms of leveraging documentary heritage in supporting education, fostering cultural dialogue, and contributing to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Saudi Arabia and the Arab region. Concurrently, the UNESCO headquarters is hosting an exhibition titled 'Words on Memory: A Window into Saudi Arabia's Documentary Heritage,' from April 28 to May 2, 2025. The exhibition showcases the Kingdom's archival legacy and historical storytelling traditions, in partnership with national memory institutions. This initiative aligns with RCU's commitment to preserving AlUla's natural and cultural heritage, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. It also aims to establish AlUla's status as a regional hub for cultural leadership and heritage-driven development. Meanwhile, the conference serves as an extension of the RCU's partnership with UNESCO under the 'Memory of the World' program and the Kingdoms Institute, underscoring their joint efforts in preserving documentary heritage, building capacities, and exchanging knowledge on a global scale. Short link : Post Views: 1
