KFCRIS Inaugurates UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures | Metaglossia: The Translation World | Scoop.it

Riyadh, September 11, 2024, SPA – The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) inaugurated yesterday the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures with the support of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission (LPTC).
The program aims to encourage research and partnerships in translating cultures and cultural texts and building bridges between civilizations that create diverse cultural dialogues.
During his speech at the launching ceremony, the LPTC's CEO, Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan, said that the idea of inaugurating the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures came within the framework of the remarkable interest of the Ministry of Culture, represented by the Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.
Dr. Mohammed Alwan added that the inauguration of the UNESCO chair embodies a major aspect of the cultural aspirations of the Saudi Vision 2030, and boosts international cooperation in the field of research and development
He concluded that the UNESCO chair will generate scientific contributions in the field of cultural translation, and it will be a leading platform for exchanging experiences and knowledge between researchers worldwide.
The UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures meets the growing need for specialized research in the humanities and social sciences, comprehensive education, and cultural diversity and encourages partnerships that gather the experience of representatives of academic sectors to enhance scientific research, in addition to providing scholarships, organizing seminars and enriching current academic theses to develop the concept of Arab culture and cultural diversity.
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