قامت وحدة التوجيه والإرشاد بكلية اللغات والترجمة حفل تكريم للطلاب المتفوّقين والمثاليين، يومنا هذا الثلاثاء بتاريخ ١٠ من ذي القعدة ١٤٤٤ بقاعة الاحتفالات بالكلية؛ بحضور سعادة عميد الكلية د. أحمد بن إسماعيل عسيري..
استهل الحفل سعادة د. داود أحمد مهدي مشرف وحدة التوجيه والإرشاد بالكلية مرحبا بسعادة العميد وأعضاء هيئة التدريس والطلاب ومن حضر من أولياء أمورهم مهنئا المتفوقين بما أنجزوه من درجات عالية وموضحا لهم مجالات الفرص المتاحة لهم بعد التخرج وداعيا لهم بأن يكونوا في أرقى المراتب والمناصب في خدمة هذا الوطن..

In alignment with the Saudi Ministry of Culture's initiative to celebrate 2023 as the Year of Arabic Poetry, the esteemed "Poetry Translator" competition took place virtually, coordinated by Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). Teams from across the nation gathered online, ready to demonstrate their linguistic prowess in the English language track.

Dr. Eman Alian offered an insightful examination of coherence and cohesion in writing during a webinar hosted by the Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University on April 5, 2023. Her discourse aimed to equip authors and researchers with the necessary tools to enhance the clarity and logical flow of their work.

The Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University has attained the notable status of being the first college in the country to establish an academic partnership with the prominent companies behind the computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools Trados, MemoQ, and WordFast, which are widely acknowledged in the industry. This cooperation signifies a commitment to providing students with an outstanding education in the realm of translation technology.

Dr. Mahmoud Radwan provided an enlightening examination of crisis narratives in his presentation, "Renditions of Human Crisis in Narratives," at a webinar hosted by the Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University on January 25, 2023. His exploration encompassed various narrative forms and their elements, including loss, blame, renewal, heroism, and recovery often depicted in such stories.

On January 18th, the Alumni Unit of the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar on "Navigating the Job Market: Insights for Undergrad and Grad Students in Language-related Programs in Saudi Arabia." The webinar was held from 8 pm to 9 pm and had a diverse group of participants, including international and graduate students from the Faculty. The speaker for the event was Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs & Quality, and the meeting was hosted by the Alumni Unit Supervisor, Mohsin Raza Khan.

Dr. Khaled Abu Melha, born on February 15, 1970, passed away at the beginning of December 2022. He was a respected academic and dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the field of translation, specifically at King Khalid University's Faculty of Languages and Translation.

On December 21, 2022, King Khalid University's Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Shadma Iffat Rahmatullah. Her presentation, entitled "Catalyzing Change: Preparing Students for the Real World," emphasized the importance of equipping students with skills that transcend the traditional academic environment and adequately prepare them for future challenges.

In an initiative that reflects the Faculty of Languages and Translation's ongoing dedication to academic excellence, a comprehensive webinar was held on November 2, 2022, targeting MA students, Ph.D. candidates, and faculty members. Dr. Amal Metwally's session, entitled "Publication Process & Validated Measures of Scientific Publication Quality," reflected the faculty's implicit strategy of enhancing publication quality through collaborative academic endeavors.

On October 31, 2022, the Guidance and Counseling Unit (GCU) of King Khalid University held a workshop in collaboration with the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf). The event also included an appreciation ceremony to recognize high-achieving students, dedicated faculty members, and supportive staff. Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Chairman Dr. Ibrahim Alasmari, and GCU Head Dr. Dawood Mahdi led the proceedings.