Madinah governor congratulates senior Holy Qur’an calligrapher

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman meets Sheikh Othman Taha. (SPA)
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Updated 27 December 2021
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Madinah governor congratulates senior Holy Qur’an calligrapher

  • The governor praised the sheikh’s efforts and his good reputation in the Muslim world through his work at the complex since the 1980s as he had handwritten 12,000 copies of the Holy Qur’an

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman affirmed that the servant of the Holy Qur’an was the person who was most worthy of being honored in the place of the revelation and the qibla of Islam.
His words came during his visit to the home of Sheikh Othman Taha, the most senior calligrapher at the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Qur’an, to congratulate him on the royal decision to grant him Saudi citizenship for his services to the Qur’an over the past 38 years.
The governor praised the sheikh’s efforts and his good reputation in the Muslim world through his work at the complex since the 1980s as he had handwritten 12,000 copies of the Holy Qur’an.
Taha and his family received news of the citizenship with joy.
The sheikh expressed his pride for this honor which, he said, reflected the special care of the Kingdom’s leadership and people toward the Holy Qur’an and its servants.
He said the governor’s visit reflected the joy of the people of Madinah since the declaration of this decision.


KSrelief launches platform for NGOs to receive accreditation for international work

Updated 05 January 2026
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KSrelief launches platform for NGOs to receive accreditation for international work

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Monday launched a new digital system for enabling and accrediting non-profit organizations at the organization’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The new service enables Saudi NGOs to obtain a preliminary approval certificate to carry out humanitarian relief projects and volunteer programs outside the Kingdom.

Adviser at the royal court and supervisor-general of KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, inaugurated the platform.

KSrelief is “a firmly rooted institution that has made humanity a comprehensive and enduring mission,” he said.

The organization has achieved significant impact in more than 100 countries through more than 4,000 relief and humanitarian projects, exceeding $8.2 billion (SR30.8 billion) in assistance.

“Behind these numbers are human stories, lives saved in critical moments, families who found safe shelter, and communities that regained the tools needed to rise again.”

Today, a new chapter begins as national NGOs are invited to join the platform which, in its foundational phase, has succeeded in assessing, preparing and licensing more than 50 local NGOs in accordance with the highest standards of international governance, Al-Rabeeah said.

“These organizations have already proven their effectiveness in the most vulnerable communities by implementing 229 humanitarian and relief projects and programs, and by carrying out more than 50,000 surgical operations in more than 20 countries, with expenditures exceeding SR115 million.”

Another aspect of KSrelief’s efforts is its “robust” system of volunteer work, “reflecting the readiness and commitment of Saudi national cadres to serve humanity,” Al-Rabeeah added.

More than 1,200 volunteer projects have been implemented in dozens of countries with a total value exceeding $147 million.

Al-Rabeeah extended his thanks and appreciation for such work that reinforces the image of the Saudi citizen as a proactive ambassador of peace, sincerity and selflessness.