Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives religious leaders, princes, citizens

King Salman holds talks with religious scholars during a reception in Riyadh. The event was attended by princes and senior citizens. (SPA)
Updated 04 March 2019
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives religious leaders, princes, citizens

  • A number of senior ministers and top officials also attended the event in Riyadh

RIYADH: King Salman on Monday received the Saudi grand mufti, religious scholars, princes and a group of senior citizens who came to greet him.

A number of senior ministers and top officials also attended the event in Riyadh.

The reception began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an. 

The attendees congratulated the king for the successful implementation of the Vision 2030 reform plan for the Kingdom.

The Saudi leadership is working to bridge communication gaps between the government and citizens. 

In recent years, the Kingdom has encouraged government officials to improve the quality of their services and to meet the needs of every citizen. 

Saudi Arabia also seeks to create a culture of tolerance in order to fight extremism and bring about international security and peace.

In addition, the Kingdom aims to meet high standards of transparency and accountability in the country.


Somali minister praises Qur’an printing efforts in Madinah

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Somali minister praises Qur’an printing efforts in Madinah

RIYADH: Somalia’s Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali visited the King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah to review the Kingdom’s efforts in printing and disseminating the Holy Qur’an worldwide.

During the visit, Sheikh Mukhtar received a briefing on the complex’s mandates and specialized work in Qur’an printing, reviewing a range of its editions, including copies in various sizes and recitations, as well as translations of the Qur’an’s meanings, reflecting the Kingdom’s leading role in conveying the message of the Qur’an globally.

The minister praised the strong support and attention given to the complex by the leadership, adding that its contributions highlight the Kingdom’s leading position in serving the Qur’an and promoting its dissemination.

He also commended the Kingdom’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs for supporting the complex’s work and enabling it to fulfill its global mission.

The complex welcomed almost 1 million visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad in 2025, highlighting its status as a major attraction for visitors to Madinah, who come to witness the Kingdom’s extensive efforts in printing and distributing the Qur’an in multiple languages.

As a leading Islamic institution, the complex continues to produce more than 12 million copies of the Holy Qur’an annually and translations of its meanings in numerous international languages.

It also offers digital and audio editions through online platforms and smart applications, as part of the Kingdom’s initiative to facilitate access to the Holy Qur’an and ensure its dissemination worldwide.