Riyadh's International Translation Forum Highlights Role of Language in Connecting Cultures
Event brings together linguists to discuss translation's impact on society and sustainable development.
The International Translation Forum is underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the significance of translation in fostering cultural connections and contributing to societal progress.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, with the theme "From Saudi Arabia, We Translate the Future," the forum concludes on November 8 at King Fahd Cultural Center.Hailah Alkhalaf, general manager of translation at the commission, emphasized that translation extends beyond mere word-for-word conversion.
It involves the translation of entire cultures, highlighting the importance of human connection and cultural exchange.
The forum features a collaborative gala dinner with the Culinary Commission in the Ministry of Culture and a joint ceremony with the Music Commission, reflecting translation's role in bridging communities.Participants include translators, experts, academics, and students from across Saudi Arabia, engaging in panel sessions and workshops on the future of translation, its technical aspects, and practical applications within the country.
Notable attendees include students like Haifa Aldaihani and Shahad bin Ghumaijan from Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, who see language and translation as keys to future careers in diplomacy and international relations.Amira Aldossary of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University underscores the link between translation and sustainable development.
She calls for equal opportunities to preserve disappearing languages through translation, serving as a bridge between cultures.Panel discussions serve as a platform for knowledge exchange at the event.
Mashael Jasser Al-Jasser, a lecturer in the translation department at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, moderates a session on crisis translation, raising awareness about its importance and challenges, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.The International Translation Forum represents more than just an assembly of experts; it exemplifies Saudi Arabia's influence in shaping the future of multiple languages and cultures.
The forum underscores the transformative potential of translation as a tool for understanding and connecting diverse communities.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, with the theme "From Saudi Arabia, We Translate the Future," the forum concludes on November 8 at King Fahd Cultural Center.Hailah Alkhalaf, general manager of translation at the commission, emphasized that translation extends beyond mere word-for-word conversion.
It involves the translation of entire cultures, highlighting the importance of human connection and cultural exchange.
The forum features a collaborative gala dinner with the Culinary Commission in the Ministry of Culture and a joint ceremony with the Music Commission, reflecting translation's role in bridging communities.Participants include translators, experts, academics, and students from across Saudi Arabia, engaging in panel sessions and workshops on the future of translation, its technical aspects, and practical applications within the country.
Notable attendees include students like Haifa Aldaihani and Shahad bin Ghumaijan from Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, who see language and translation as keys to future careers in diplomacy and international relations.Amira Aldossary of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University underscores the link between translation and sustainable development.
She calls for equal opportunities to preserve disappearing languages through translation, serving as a bridge between cultures.Panel discussions serve as a platform for knowledge exchange at the event.
Mashael Jasser Al-Jasser, a lecturer in the translation department at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, moderates a session on crisis translation, raising awareness about its importance and challenges, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.The International Translation Forum represents more than just an assembly of experts; it exemplifies Saudi Arabia's influence in shaping the future of multiple languages and cultures.
The forum underscores the transformative potential of translation as a tool for understanding and connecting diverse communities.
