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RIYADH: The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, held a workshop on Arabic language teaching techniques.

The session was led by professor of Applied Linguistics at King Saud University, Dr. Bandar Al-Ghmaiz, and attended by specialists and enthusiasts of Arabic language instructors for non-native speakers, both from within the Kingdom and abroad.

Al-Ghmaiz outlined several compelling reasons behind the growing global interest in learning Arabic, such as the desire to understand the Holy Qur’an, engage with Arab and Islamic cultural heritage, and the language’s increasing relevance in economic, political and cultural spheres.

He addressed the use of modern technologies in teaching Arabic.

This approach emphasizes enabling learners to use the language effectively in real-life situations.

He discussed the importance of cultural immersion, which integrates language learning with a deeper understanding of the culture and context of its native speakers.

Al-Ghmaiz also highlighted ������Ƶ’s pioneering role in Arabic language education through specialized university institutes and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, which serves as a model for developing high-quality content and curricula, as well as launching impactful initiatives to promote the Arabic language globally.

RIYADH: ������Ƶ will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh from Nov. 7- 11, under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future.”

The session coincides with the 50th anniversary of the agency’s founding.

Represented by the Ministry of Tourism, ������Ƶ is set to welcome delegations from more than 160 member states participating in the session, alongside representatives of international organizations and key players in the tourism sector.

Participants will gather for an international dialogue that charts a roadmap for a more sustainable and prosperous future for global tourism. They will also celebrate five decades of cooperation and progress under the UN Tourism framework.

Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb invited the world to come to Riyadh to participate in this historic gathering for global tourism diplomacy.

Al-Khateeb stated that the Kingdom looks forward to hosting the UN Tourism General Assembly, organizing a session that will redefine joint global action in tourism and amplify its impact across other sectors.

The 26th session will feature the election of the secretary-general of the organization.

The program includes several meetings for the General Assembly, in addition to meetings for specialized committees and a thematic session exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on tourism.

The 124th and 125th sessions of UN Tourism’s Executive Council will also take place.