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King Abdulaziz Library Boosts Translation Initiatives
The article focused on the efforts of King Abdulaziz Library in the field of translation. The library has translated over 100 books on the history of the Kingdom, Arab and Islamic culture, and travel literature from various languages into Arabic. It also owns 640 rare books, with the oldest dating back to the early 19th century. Among the most notable rare books are "Surgical Bandages" (1834), "Elite of the Wise in the Science of Chemistry" (1869), and "The Sun's Approach in the Story of Minister Estakium" (1874). Additionally, the library has translated numerous books covering history, science, philosophy, and literature from several languages, and has opened avenues for translation between Arabic and Chinese. Since 2006, it has hosted a global translation prize, involving more than 70 countries and featuring 1,726 works. Currently, the library possesses more than 30,781 books in the field of translation. In 2025, it received an award in children's literature in recognition of its initiatives in publishing and translating stories for children to promote cultural communication.
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