RIYADH: The winners of a prestigious Holy Qur’an memorization competition for children with disabilities on Monday were revealed.
Under the patronage of Princess Hussa bint Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Prince Sultan bin Salman Contest for Memorization of the Holy Qur’an concluded its 23rd session at the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA) headquarters.
A total of 2,384 youngsters from throughout the Kingdom and GCC countries took part in the competition, and the winners’ names were announced at a special presentation ceremony attended by many mothers of the children.
Congratulating the winners, Princess Hussa expressed her happiness and pride at being part of the occasion. “Since its inception, this contest has enjoyed the unwavering support and patronage of King Salman,” she added.
She said the “blessed evening inundates the human soul with tranquility and peace,” and expressed her honor at being among the “elite group of sisters” involved in the organization of the contest.
Princess Hussa stressed that the Kingdom was the beacon of Islam, and was committed to supporting the memorization, recitation and interpretation of the Qur’an.
“All Saudi private and public institutions in our country are contributing today to this approach, including this prestigious association (DCA) that has chosen to serve Islam by organizing this annual Qur’an memorization contest,” the princess added.
“Each one of us has a challenge in life they need to overcome. However, God Almighty bestowed upon us the gift of the Holy Qur’an to illuminate our path and make it easier,” said Princess Hussa. “I therefore congratulate and take pride in those kids for competing and excelling in a field that draws Muslims to their God.”
She also congratulated teachers and parents for their contribution to the process, and expressed her thanks to Prince Sultan, the chairman of the DCA’s board of directors, and association staff for organizing the contest.
Princess Hussa praised the mothers of the children for encouraging their participation in educational activities that help with their integration into society.
Dr. Majida Baysar, a DCA board member, thanked the children for “drawing a smile of hope on our faces” with their memory feats. She also expressed her appreciation to the youngsters’ mothers and teachers for promoting patience, awareness, positive thinking, and hope toward building better human beings.
Baysar also thanked Prince Sultan for launching the contest and Princess Hussa for her patronage.
At the end of the ceremony, one of the participants presented Princess Hussa with a commemorative gift on behalf of the DCA and the awards secretariat.
Holy Qur’an memorization contest’s young winners announced
Holy Qur’an memorization contest’s young winners announced
- A total of 2,384 youngsters from throughout the Kingdom and GCC countries took part in the competition
Saudi Arabia expresses concern over UAE pressure on STC, warns against threats to its security
- Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line”
- Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over what it described as pressure by the United Arab Emirates on Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to carry out military operations in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security and regional stability.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reported moves were inconsistent with the principles of the Arab Coalition that supports the internationally recognised government of Yemen and undermined ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in the country.
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The ministry referred to earlier statements by the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the coalition leadership concerning the movement of ships carrying weapons and heavy vehicles from Fujairah port to Mukalla without official authorization.
Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line,” adding that it would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to confront and neutralize such risks.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s security, stability, and sovereignty, as well as its full backing of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its government. It also reiterated that the southern issue is a just cause that can only be addressed through dialogue as part of a comprehensive political solution involving all Yemeni parties, including the STC.
Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours and to halt military or financial support to any Yemeni faction.
The statement called for wisdom to prevail in order to preserve Gulf unity, bilateral relations, and the shared goal of regional stability and development.
