Following its successful observance of International Translation Day 2023, King Khalid University’s Department of Translation has once again made headlines by concluding its innovative Tourism Translator Competition. The closing ceremony was conducted on Monday, October 9th, at the University City Conference Center in Al-Fara'a. His Excellency, Prof. Faleh Al-Solami, President of King Khalid University, honored the event with his presence.

On September 11^th, 2023, under the patronage of Dr. Ahmad Ismail Assiri, the Dean of the College of Languages and Translation (CLT), the Alumni Unit hosted a webinar on “21^st Century Job Skills and Professional Values”. 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 Mr. Javed Ahmad, Campus Coordinator of the English Language Center at Alfaraa’ campus, and the meeting was hosted by the Alumni Unit Supervisor, Mohsin Raza Khan.

The College of Languages and Translation (CLT) at our esteemed university conducted an enriching orientation program for the new students on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The event, marked by enthusiasm and engagement, witnessed a significant turnout of freshmen eager to embark on their academic journey.

To serve the rapidly growing translation sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Khalid University unveils the "Translator of Tourism" competition. This competition stems from a profound desire to illuminate the unique cultural wealth of the Asir region for international audiences. Students are tasked with the challenging yet rewarding endeavor of translating pivotal tourism materials from Arabic into English, French, and Chinese.