LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) and the University of Engineering and Technology’s (UET) Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science have joined hands to strengthen collaboration between technology, culture, literature and the arts, opening new avenues for creativity and cultural expression in the digital age. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a ceremony by Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Muhammad Nawaz Gondal and Head Al-Khwarizmi Institute of …
Alhamra, UET join hands to promote technology-driven cultural creativity
LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) and the University of Engineering and Technology’s (UET) Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science have joined hands to strengthen collaboration between technology, culture, literature and the arts, opening new avenues for creativity and cultural expression in the digital age.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a ceremony by Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Muhammad Nawaz Gondal and Head Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science, UET, Dr Shehzad Asif on behalf of their respective institutions.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in academic, artistic, cultural and technological fields, including knowledge sharing, joint activities, collaborative projects and youth-oriented initiatives.
On the occasion, Muhammad Nawaz Gondal said the partnership with a leading academic and technological institution like UET was an important step towards connecting the cultural sector with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. He said the integration of technology with culture, literature and the arts could create new avenues for creative expression and provide young people with opportunities to explore innovative ideas beyond conventional boundaries.
Dr Shehzad Asif said the collaboration would serve as a bridge between technological advancement and creative expression, promoting innovation and new ways of thinking. He said modern computer science offered valuable opportunities for the cultural and artistic sectors, while engagement with the arts could broaden perspectives on creativity, human expression and cultural identity.
Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate through expertise and knowledge sharing, joint programmes, academic and artistic initiatives, and projects exploring the intersection of technology and creativity.
Deputy Director Administration Syed Umair Hassan, Deputy Director Programs Waseem Akram, Audit and Accounts Officer Muhammad Mohib Shamsi, and other officers and relevant officials attended the ceremony.
