Important Facts of the News
- Event: Fifth International Translation Forum 2025
- Dates: November 6 to 8, 2025
- Venue: King Fahd Cultural Center, Riyadh
- Organised by: Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
- Participants: Over 70 experts and speakers
- Countries represented: 22
- Participating organisations: More than 30 local and international entities
- Objective: To foster dialogue and develop the translation sector
- CEO of the Commission: Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel
Global Experts Gather in Riyadh for Translation Forum
The city of Riyadh has become a centre of linguistic and cultural collaboration as the fifth edition of the International Translation Forum 2025 commenced at the King Fahd Cultural Center. The three-day gathering, running from November 6 to 8, has brought together more than seventy specialists and speakers representing twenty-two nations, alongside over thirty organisations from Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Platform for Cultural Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange
The forum is organised by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, which aims to advance the translation industry and promote meaningful cultural dialogue. The event encourages participants to share expertise and explore innovative approaches that strengthen translation’s role as a bridge between diverse communities and cultures.
Focusing on the Future of Translation
Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, highlighted that the forum serves as an open arena for professionals to engage in discussions that broaden understanding and collaboration across linguistic boundaries. He emphasised that translation plays a crucial part in fostering mutual understanding among nations and promoting the exchange of ideas.
This year’s edition aspires to establish Riyadh’s forum as a global meeting point for translators and scholars, supporting the growth of the translation sector and expanding its contribution to global knowledge creation. The sessions and panels focus on practical challenges, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of translators in the age of digital communication.
Building a Global Translation Community
By bringing together experts from multiple continents, the International Translation Forum 2025 reinforces Saudi Arabia’s vision of nurturing cultural and intellectual engagement at the international level. The gathering continues to underline translation as a key enabler of intercultural understanding and intellectual development in an increasingly interconnected world.