Saudi Translation Forum Concludes in Riyadh
The Saudi Translation Forum, a prestigious event organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, recently concluded in Riyadh. The forum marked its third iteration this year, underscoring the theme of “Fostering Cross-Cultural Exchange.”
This significant event showcased the pivotal role translation plays in bridging different cultures, making it a vital forum for professionals in the translation industry and related fields.
A Dive into Cross-cultural Exchange:
The heart of the forum was to enhance global cultural communication by shedding light on the importance of the translation profession and its capability in bridging disparate cultures.
Spanning two days, the forum was held at King Saud University, featuring 10 panel sessions on crucial translation topics and 10 workshops aimed at honing the translation skills of the attendees.
The first day was primarily focused on translation issues and professional experiences, while the second day hosted a panel discussing the sharing of the Saudi narrative with the global community.
In addition to panel sessions and workshops, the forum facilitated on-stage individual meetings where guest speakers shared insights on various translation industry topics.
This setup fostered a rich exchange of knowledge and experience, providing a platform for meaningful discussions between attendees and experts in the field.
Celebrating Excellence:
A highlight of the forum was a ceremony to honor the winners of a translation challenge launched in October.
This competition saw translators and visual content creators translating Arabic poems into various languages, reflecting the forum’s emphasis on celebrating linguistic diversity and excellence in translation.
Additionally, an accompanying exhibition showcased prominent local and international translation institutions, offering networking opportunities and further engagement with editorial translation, interpretation, and audiovisual translation under the guidance of field experts.
Furthermore, the Saudi Translation Forum served as a beacon of cross-cultural exchange, emphasizing the vital role of translation in fostering global communication.
The success of the forum does not only reflect the growing recognition of the translation profession in Saudi Arabia but also sets a positive precedent for similar forums in the future, nurturing a global community bound by the power of language and mutual understanding.
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