The primary King Sejong Institute Middle (KSIC) headquarters within the Center East and North Africa (MENA) has formally opened within the emirate of Sharjah.
In collaboration with the Division of Authorities Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, the KSIC has been launched consistent with the emirate’s ongoing mission to construct bridges between cultures and strengthen collaborations with nations worldwide, and can start pilot programs within the first half of this yr to be held on the College of Sharjah.
The official inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday on the Home of Knowledge, and attended by Sheikh Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of DGR; Lee Hai Younger, President, King Sejong Institute Basis; and Moon Byung-Jun, Consul-Common of the Republic of Korea within the UAE; together with many different dignitaries.
The occasion additionally welcomed Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media Metropolis (SHAMS); Mohamed Al Musharrkh, CEO of Put money into Sharjah; Dr. Armina Al Marzouqi, Vice Chancellor for Pupil Affairs and the Branches; Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Muslim, Chairman of the Sharjah Heritage Institute; alongside Emirati and South Korean teachers and media representatives.
The brand new regional headquarters is ready to start its operations within the area by initiating pilot programs within the first half of this yr, with plans to increase its community, set up native connections, and introduce common programs within the second half of 2024. Following this preliminary part, the trajectory of the institute includes additional growth into the MENA area, including extra programs, and creating domestically tailor-made content material all through 2025. The programs will likely be provided by three complete ranges of Newbie, Intermediate, and Superior, enabling college students to progressively construct their language proficiency and cultural understanding.
The KSIC in Sharjah may even advance the connection between the 2 nations by coaching translators to mediate between Korean and Arabic, catering to professionals within the UAE, Korea, and the broader MENA area. The institute has developed particular textbooks tailor-made to numerous industries, together with tourism, schooling, and enterprise, which will be additional subdivided to cowl specialised fields reminiscent of finance and actual property. These textbooks are designed to deal with the distinctive wants of various demographics, guaranteeing that college students purchase the required language expertise for his or her particular profession paths. This strategic strategy goals to solidify the institute’s presence, improve cultural exchanges, and promote Korean language and tradition successfully within the area.
Sheikh Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of DGR, affirmed the division’s important function in advancing worldwide cooperation based mostly on cultural alternate and communication with nations and cultures worldwide. He famous that DGR’s efforts align with Sharjah’s imaginative and prescient to nurture communities centered on strengthening bilateral relations and understanding between peoples, bolstering the emirate’s standing as a hub for cultures and a platform for complete human dialogue.
He said, “The regional King Sejong Institute represents a brand new chapter within the academic and cultural scene for the native and regional group. It provides college students and lecturers distinctive alternatives for studying {and professional} growth. College students profit from specialised academic packages that deepen their understanding of the Korean language and tradition, enhancing their aggressive capabilities within the world job market. Moreover, the headquarters gives lecturers with superior coaching programs that enhance their talent units and data, which they will move on by progressive strategies incorporating the most recent academic applied sciences adopted by the institute globally.”
In his welcoming tackle, Lee Hai Younger, President and Director-Common of the King Sejong Institute Basis, expressed his enthusiasm and gratitude for the chance to ascertain the primary regional headquarters in Sharjah, saying, “We’re delighted to be a part of this thriving cultural alternate between South Korea and the UAE, and we’re grateful for the chance to ascertain our first regional headquarters in Sharjah, the cultural capital of the Center East and North Africa. Language is a mirror that displays the world, and thru linguistic and cultural exchanges, we hope to deepen our understanding and strengthen the bonds between our two nations. We lengthen our heartfelt gratitude to the Sharjah Division of Authorities Relations and the College of Sharjah for his or her help and hospitality.”
The opening ceremony featured a wide range of segments, together with performances of conventional Korean music and a Ok-pop routine which featured performers from each South Korea and residents within the UAE, in addition to an official ribbon chopping ceremony, symbolising the cultural alternate between South Korea and the UAE, and marking the official opening of the institute centre.
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