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CONGRESS CONSIDERS ADDING JEWISH MUSEUM TO THE SMITHSONIAN

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목요일, 3월 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A bipartisan, bicameral coalition in the U.S. Congress is championing an effort to establish a Smithsonian museum dedicated to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience.

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  • The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Could Become the 22nd Smithsonian Museum; Major Jewish Organizations Have Already Expressed Support
    PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A bipartisan, bicameral coalition in the U.S. Congress is championing an effort to establish a Smithsonian museum dedicated to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience.
  • The country's leading Jewish organizations, including the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Anti-Defamation League, and Jewish Federations of North America, have already endorsed this legislation.
  • "By bringing this museum and its collections into the Smithsonian Institution, Congress will ensure that the story of Jewish Americans is shared with the widest possible audience.
  • "The Weitzman Museum is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience," said Congressman Brendan Boyle.

NetDragon Forges Strategic Partnerships to Revolutionise Human Capability in Saudi Arabia

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

This landmark conference, attracting registrants from upwards of 100 nations, has established a benchmark for global initiatives aimed at unlocking human potential.

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  • This landmark conference, attracting registrants from upwards of 100 nations, has established a benchmark for global initiatives aimed at unlocking human potential.
  • Dr. Simon Leung, Vice Chairman of NetDragon, remarked, "We are deeply honoured and thrilled to support Saudi Arabia's progressive vision for its educational sector.
  • Dr. Dejian Liu, Chairman of NetDragon, commented, "We are extremely excited to take part in the compelling growth journey within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Our initiatives in Saudi Arabia represent an integral part of our commitment to leveraging technology to unlock the potential of learners.

NetDragon Forges Strategic Partnerships to Revolutionise Human Capability in Saudi Arabia

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

This landmark conference, attracting registrants from upwards of 100 nations, has established a benchmark for global initiatives aimed at unlocking human potential.

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  • This landmark conference, attracting registrants from upwards of 100 nations, has established a benchmark for global initiatives aimed at unlocking human potential.
  • Dr. Simon Leung, Vice Chairman of NetDragon, remarked, "We are deeply honoured and thrilled to support Saudi Arabia's progressive vision for its educational sector.
  • Dr. Dejian Liu, Chairman of NetDragon, commented, "We are extremely excited to take part in the compelling growth journey within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Our initiatives in Saudi Arabia represent an integral part of our commitment to leveraging technology to unlock the potential of learners.

Introducing the first global campaign for AlUla - Forever Revitalizing

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목요일, 2월 29, 2024

Launching on 29 February 2024, the Forever Revitalizing campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate travellers worldwide.

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  • Launching on 29 February 2024, the Forever Revitalizing campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate travellers worldwide.
  • Phillip Jones, Chief Tourism Officer at Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), added, "In just a few years, AlUla has established itself as a destination on the global traveller's wish list.
  • This film, available in various lengths and offered in multiple languages, serves as the vehicle that introduces Forever Revitalizing to the global audience.
  • Bruno Aveillan commented, "Every corner of AlUla is a wellspring of inspiration, and this essence is vividly captured in the hero film of the Forever Revitalizing' campaign.

Statement by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue

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목요일, 2월 22, 2024

They bring a necessary perspective to the discussion about foreign interference in Canadian democracy, and their input and participation is essential to our work.

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  • They bring a necessary perspective to the discussion about foreign interference in Canadian democracy, and their input and participation is essential to our work.
  • I invite other diaspora members and groups to also contribute to the important work of the Commission.
  • Some members of diaspora communities have told us that they fear reprisals if they provide information to the Commission.
  • Some are also worried that all the information they provide to the Commission will be shared with Participants in the Commission.

INAUGURAL ALULA FUTURE CULTURE SUMMIT CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS, AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

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수요일, 2월 21, 2024

The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.

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  • The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.
  • Held under the theme of 'Cultural Landscapes', the summit acts as a hub for innovative arts and culture and a facilitator of cross-cultural dialogue and creative expression.
  • The AlUla Future Culture Summit builds upon these deep-rooted traditions while celebrating the dawn of a new chapter.
  • For more information, please download the AlUla Future Culture Summit app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

INAUGURAL ALULA FUTURE CULTURE SUMMIT CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS, AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

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수요일, 2월 21, 2024

The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.

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  • The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.
  • Held under the theme of 'Cultural Landscapes', the summit acts as a hub for innovative arts and culture and a facilitator of cross-cultural dialogue and creative expression.
  • The AlUla Future Culture Summit builds upon these deep-rooted traditions while celebrating the dawn of a new chapter.
  • For more information, please download the AlUla Future Culture Summit app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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토요일, 2월 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

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  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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토요일, 2월 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

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  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Arts AlUla announces More than Meets the Eye, a contemporary art exhibition to re-canonise the history of art in Saudi Arabia

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목요일, 2월 8, 2024

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arts AlUla announces More than Meets the Eye, an exhibition of contemporary works by Saudi artists on loan from collectors in Saudi Arabia, hosted at Maraya. Curated by Dr. Effat Abdullah Fadag, the exhibition will re-canonise the history of the contemporary art movements in Saudi Arabia, documenting the story of artists and the role of collectors in the development of the art scene. The exhibition will run from 9 February – 27 April 2024 at Maraya in AlUla alongside the AlUla Arts Festival (9 February – 2 March 2024). The exhibition is part of the pre-opening programme for the future contemporary art museum in AlUla and reflects the ambition of the planned museum.

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  • Curated by Dr. Effat Abdullah Fadag, the exhibition will re-canonise the history of the contemporary art movements in Saudi Arabia, documenting the story of artists and the role of collectors in the development of the art scene.
  • The exhibition will run from 9 February – 27 April 2024 at Maraya in AlUla alongside the AlUla Arts Festival (9 February – 2 March 2024).
  • The exhibition is part of the pre-opening programme for the future contemporary art museum in AlUla and reflects the ambition of the planned museum.
  • AlUla Arts Festival also includes Desert X AlUla, a recurring, site-responsive exhibition of outdoor art.