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 A Saudi professor is named a young ambassador by a UK museum.                                                                            Source arabnews.com RIYADH: The Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world's top museums, in London has named Saudi professor Ghadah Al-Harthi as its ambassador of young patrons. Al-Harthi is a UK-based academic who has positions as associate professor at Central Saint Martins, consultant at Barker Langham, a cultural consultancy in London, and adviser at the global think tank Chatham House. "I am happy to be chosen as an ambassador by this prestigious museum that has a significant influence on the international cultural scene," she remarked after being appointed. "My efforts will be focused on education and innovation to ensure the youth's participation in cultural influence," she continued. "I will be able to assist the senior management of the museum in creating international cultural communication strategies and

  Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez visit the Saudi Arabian Red Sea beachfront.                                                                       Source arabnews.com DUBAI: Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo is traveling around Saudi Arabia with model Georgina Rodriguez, an Argentinean. The model just posted a photo from their trip to the Kingdom's coastline to social media. "Paradise for love. From a Red Sea resort, Rodriguez shared, "We keep discovering Saudi Arabia." She tagged @VisitSaudi, the country's official tourism account. The couple and their kids are shown in the pictures having a great time at the beach before posing for pictures on an overwater deck.                                                                       Source arabnews.com In December, the Al-Nassr football player—who frequently takes advantage of his free time to travel—was sighted in AlUla. At the time, he posted on Instagram, saying, "Amazed by the extraordinary human

 UNESCO and KSA will use translation to bridge cultural divides                                                             Source arabnews.com RIYADH: To create the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures, the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies and the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation recently inked an agreement. Audrey Azoulay, the director general of UNESCO, and Princess Maha bint Mohammed Al-Faisal, the secretary-general of the centre, signed the agreement. Dr. Moneera Al-Ghadeer will serve as the chair's director, and it will be formed with the help of the Saudi Arabian Commission on Literature, Publishing, and Translation. It will support the expanding demands for cultural diversity, inclusive and fair education, and interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences. By encouraging partnerships between academics with expertise in translation, culture, intangible heritage, the humanities, and artificial intelligence at the loca

 The Alaliyah Museum displays the rich history of Jazan.                                                                  Source arabnews.com RIYADH: In the Jazan region, many individuals like collecting antiques and artifacts from the past. Some set out on solitary missions, searching for objects across valleys, forests, and historical locations. And as a result, a large number of private museums have been established, aiding in the education of future generations about their nation's past and offering researchers invaluable information. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Alaliyah Museum, which is located in Dhagareer Village in the province of Samtah, has contributed to the preservation of the human and cultural history of the area. A vintage sofa that has been around for more than 160 years is one of the most remarkable items in the museum. It still has its original jujube tree wood legs. Some exhibits depict earlier eras in the Jazan area.                                     

  Indonesia reports on its efforts in Geneva on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, to uphold and advance civil and political rights.                                                                       Source kemlu.go.id Geneva, the Swiss Republic On March 11 and 12, 2024, the Indonesian administration and the Human Rights Committee held a constructive dialogue in Geneva. The Indonesian government reported on a number of achievements and difficulties in enforcing political and civil rights throughout the two-day conference. The International Covenant on Civilian and Political Rights (ICCPR), which Indonesia adopted in 2005, is to be monitored for implementation by the Human Rights Committee, which is composed of eighteen impartial experts. The Indonesian Permanent Mission in Geneva, along with a delegation of allied ministries and agencies, was led by Ambassador Tri Tharyat, the Director General of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The Constructive Dialogue is

 King Salman urges the world community to put an end to crimes committed against Palestinians.                                                                            Source arabnews.com RIYADH: On Sunday, King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued an appeal to the international community to take up its duties and put an end to Israel's heinous crimes against the Palestinian people. Ahead of Ramadan, King Salman expressed his anguish and emphasised the necessity for safe humanitarian corridors in a speech made on his behalf by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari. The monarch expressed gratitude to God for bestowing to the Kingdom the Two Holy Mosques and enabling it to maintain, develop, and accommodate the throngs of tourists and pilgrims that visit these hallowed locations. He expressed his gratitude to all state sector workers, military and security professionals, and Saudi soldiers stationed at the borders for their commitment to serving their nation. During the holy month, the king

 The UK's Princess of Wales, Kate, sends out her first message following surgery.  Sunday, March 10, 2024                                                                             Source reuters.com Written by Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -In her first public statement since undergoing stomach surgery in January, Kate, the Princess of Wales of Britain, thanked the public on Sunday for their support and shared a photo of herself with her three kids. Her comments could help to allay some of the wild conjecture and rumors that have been circulating on social media in recent weeks over the princess's health. The princess hasn't been seen in public since Christmas Day. Kate, 42, was pictured smiling and appearing well in the snap, which was taken by her husband, Prince William, the heir apparent, with Princess Charlotte children Princes George and Louis also present. Kate posted on X, saying, "I appreciate all of your well wishes and ongoing support over the past two m