Princess Nourah University's College of Languages Hosts
The College of Languages at Princess Nourah University in Riyadh is hosting a conference named "Translating the Saudi identity through other languages and cultures" on May 15.
Sponsored by the Saudi Minister of Education, the event aims to showcase Saudi cultural, historical, literary, and intellectual heritage to a global audience.
Researchers and enthusiasts interested in Saudi identity and its translation for foreign cultures are expected to attend.
Students specializing in national identity and translation, as well as representatives from ministries, agencies, and companies focused on translating Saudi identity, will participate.
The conference carries the slogan "We translate our identity." The text is about a conference focused on the role of translation in promoting a positive image of Saudi Arabia and fostering international recognition.
The conference aims to encourage Saudis to translate Islamic values and national identity into other languages and cultures as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
A competitive environment will be created for university students to explore their identity through other languages and cultures.
Researchers and enthusiasts in Saudi identity and translation will attend, along with students and representatives from relevant ministries, agencies, and companies.
The conference contributes to promoting Islamic values and national identity while underscoring Saudi Arabia's cultural impact.
The conference will feature six scientific sessions and workshops, as well as exhibitions and cultural events.
Topics will include Saudi family and national identity, linguistic communication, translation and publishing, and translating national heritage into global languages.
Workshops will focus on translating the Saudi identity within the tourism sector.
The College of Languages at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is hosting the event as part of its commitment to the university's 2025 strategic goals.