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.

On October 25, 2022, the Faculty of Languages and Translation's Alumni Unit held a webinar on a groundbreaking virtual internship-based learning project. The initiative aims to infuse employability into all undergraduate and graduate programs, equipping students with job market skills that align with their academic learning outcomes.

في سياق تمتين العلاقة مع الخريجين والخريجات من برنامج ماجستير اللغويات التطبيقية وبرعاية كريمة من سعادة عميد الكلية أ.د عبدالله آل ملهي نظمت كلية اللغات والترجمة ممثلة بوكيل الكلية للتطوير والجودة الدكتور عبدالرحمن الموسى ورئيس وحدة التطوير والجودة الدكتور حسن جعشان لقاءا على منصة الزووم حضره كوكبة من خريجي وخريجات عامي 1441 و 1442 . كما حضر اللقاء منسق الدراسات العليا في الكلية الدكتور إسماعيل الرفاعي وعضو هيئة التدريس في البرنامج الدكتور عبدالواحد الزمر.

The Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, had a great loss this year when one of its teaching staff passed away, leaving behind a vacuum among us.

Dr. Adel Bahameed was an Associate Professor of Translation at the Department of English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, from 2018 to 2022. He previously worked for Hadhramout University, Yemen, for twelve years. His areas of interest included Cross-Cultural Translation, Assessment of Translation, Interpreting, and Technicalities of Translation.