Najrani heritage terminology translation program launched

A pioneering program in Najran has been launched to document and translate local heritage terms, bolstering the region's cultural heritage both locally and globally. The Najran Heritage Terminology Translation Program was inaugurated at the Central Library of Najran University, backed by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission via its Madeed initiative.

This program, a collaboration between Najran University, the local branch of the Heritage Commission, and the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development, marks the first of its kind in the region, concentrating on cataloging and translating local heritage terms.

The project aims to deliver precise and trustworthy definitions of these terms in both Arabic and English, complemented by informative and expressive imagery. Additionally, a printed booklet detailing these terms, complete with a QR code for convenient digital access, will be published. This resource will be disseminated across various development and tourism hubs in the area, functioning as an educational guide for visitors and tourists.

The initiative is geared towards safeguarding the region's cultural identity and preventing the misrepresentation or oversimplification of heritage terms. Moreover, it intends to empower student and researcher translators by equipping them with specialized resources in cultural translation, thereby enhancing the visibility of national cultural heritage both domestically and internationally.