Call of Culture brings Italian language, Saudi heritage together in Al-Balad

Arab NewsOctober 31, 2026By Afshan Aziz

The event 'Parliamo Italiano in Al-Balad,' hosted by Call of Culture and the Italian Consulate in Historic Jeddah, celebrated the connections between Italian and Saudi cultures through language, music, and dialogue as part of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World. Participants engaged in relaxed conversations and activities that highlighted the historic links between Arabic and Italian, reflecting a shared cultural heritage despite geographical distances.

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