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OSAKA: The ����ֱ�� Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host a series of business events from July 22 to 25.

This is a part of the exposition’s Theme Week Five, titled “Learning and Playing,” which is running from July 17 to 28.

The program is designed to promote cross-cultural business collaboration and highlight ����ֱ��’s digital, educational and cultural initiatives in the era of artificial intelligence.

On July 22, the Cultural Development Fund will present a session titled “The Art of Play: Integrating Culture into Learning Environments.”

The panel will explore how culture, arts, and heritage can enhance educational systems, foster creativity and prepare young people for the industry.

Speakers include Dr. Mohammed Alhussein, CEO of Mozn AI, and Dr. Wafa Alsubail, founder of the children’s library Kan Ya Makan. The session will be moderated by Reem Busati.

On the same day, the Sports for All Federation hosts a panel titled “Learning Through Play: The Success of Our Neighborhood Clubs Initiative.”

The discussion will focus on how the initiative, which started in a single neighborhood school, has expanded into a nationwide model promoting physical activity, inclusivity and community well-being.

Speakers include Lama Al-Muhana, Dalal Al-Shebaiky, and moderator Reem Al-Shalhoub.

On July 25, the Music Commission will present “AI & Creative Art,” a session highlighting MusiqAI, a digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to support music education and professional development.

The session will include speakers Manar Alhawiti, Saqer Alghuwainem, and moderator Ahmed Karkanawi.

All sessions will be held at the ����ֱ�� Pavilion’s Collaboration Hub and will feature live Japanese translation.

The events are a part of more than 150 business-focused sessions scheduled throughout the six-month exposition, offering a platform for dialogue on investment, sustainability, innovation, and education.

The ����ֱ�� Pavilion is located in the Connecting Zone (C14-01) near the West Gate and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The full program of events is available on the official pavilion website.

AMMAN: Jordan’s government has approved a memorandum of understanding with ����ֱ�� to enhance cooperation in archiving and documentation, the Petra news agency reported on Wednesday.

The decision ratified an agreement between Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Documentation Center and ����ֱ��’s National Center for Archives and Records.

The agreement will set out a framework to preserve and catalog historical documents, and the exchange of expertise and technology.

There will be joint training programs in document restoration, digitization, and professional development, Petra reported.

The plan includes archival exhibitions, scientific seminars, and joint research projects.

The agreement stipulates that shared documents and data may not be distributed to third parties without prior written consent, even after the pact ends.

It will be in effect for an initial three years and automatically renewed unless one side opts out in writing at least six months before the expiration date.