King Abdulaziz Public Library Marks International Translation Day with Translation Triumphs
To mark the International Translation Day, observed on September 30, the King Abdulaziz Public Library highlighted its extensive translation endeavors, and its commitment to facilitating the transfer of knowledge, and giving readers, researchers and scholars access to the latest in the field.
The library is at the forefront of translating historical, literary, scientific, and cultural texts from and into Arabic. It translated material on Saudi, Arab, and Islamic culture into multiple languages, and is instrumental to disseminating the national perspective globally, in line with the Kingdom’s dedication to modernize, as outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
The library has translated over 100 books from languages like English, French, German, Russian, Hindi, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese, covering Saudi history, Arab and Islamic culture, and literary, scientific, and artistic works.
The library launched the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Award for Translation, which has gained global recognition. This annual award promotes cross-cultural communication and highlights Arab cultural achievements.
Furthermore, the Prince Muhammad bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation with China, based at the same library, promotes cultural development, consistent with Vision 2030. The award seeks to strengthen ties between the two nations, promote exchange of culture and knowledge, and promote Arabic language, literature and art in China.
Through collaborations with Peking University, the library facilitates the translation of literary, historical, and scientific works in Arabic and Chinese. It fosters cultural exchange and knowledge sharing through events like seminars, competitions, workshops, and language training courses.
Dedicated to cultural and educational endeavors at both Arab and global level, King Abdulaziz Public Library is forging cultural connections that echo the goals of Vision 2030, aiming to highlight Saudi cultural heritage and global achievements.
