Saudi assistant Shoura speaker meets Finnish MP

Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi meets with Sultan Sayed Ahmed in Riyadh. (Supplied)
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Updated 13 November 2022
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Saudi assistant Shoura speaker meets Finnish MP

  • They discussed improving relations between the Shoura Council and the Finnish Parliament through exchange visits

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s assistant Shoura Council speaker stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting with an MP from Finland.

Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi met Sultan Sayed Ahmed at the council’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

Al-Ahmadi said that the Kingdom, based on its Islamic and political weight, had made great efforts to combat terrorism, reject hate speech and promote ​​of moderation and civilized communication to achieve international peace.

The meeting was also attended by Shoura Council member and head of the Saudi-Finnish Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Hazzaa bin Bakr Al-Qahtani.

Issues of common interest were discussed, as well as ways to support education, technology, health, energy, economy, energy, tourism and investment.

They discussed improving relations between the Shoura Council and the Finnish Parliament through exchange visits.

Al-Ahmadi also discussed Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s efforts to support and develop tourism.

She talked about Saudi Arabia’s support for peaceful efforts to reach a political solution in the Ukrainian crisis, and reviewed the Kingdom’s humanitarian support to Ukraine, the latest of which was an aid package worth $400 million.

 

 


Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

Updated 23 December 2025
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Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

  • The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz

RIYADH: A new center for Arabic calligraphy under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially opened in Madinah on Monday.

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region.

He was joined by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, touring the new facility’s exhibition spaces and receiving briefings on cultural programming and the center’s achievements.

They also viewed collections highlighting Arabic calligraphy’s artistic and historical importance.

Speaking at the opening, Prince Badr said: “From this land of enlightenment and scholarship, we proudly launch a global platform dedicated to Arabic calligraphy as an invaluable cultural asset.”

He went on to credit the crown prince’s “generous and boundless support” for the cultural sector.

The minister said that the center demonstrated to the world the legacy of Arabic calligraphy while underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural identity and heritage.

According to Prince Badr, the facility represents an ambitious vision to elevate Arabic calligraphy as both a universal communication tool and an integral element of Arab heritage, art, architecture and design.

The center further aims to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence, targeting calligraphers, emerging talents, visual artists, Islamic arts researchers, educational and cultural institutions, as well as art and heritage enthusiasts worldwide.

It will deliver specialized programs including research and archival services, calligraphy instruction, academic grants, a permanent museum, touring exhibitions, an international calligraphy association and a business incubator supporting calligraphy enterprises.

Additional offerings feature artist residency programs, expert-led workshops, and standardized curriculum development, complemented by international educational partnerships aimed at heritage conservation and expanding global appreciation for this time-honored art form.

The center’s establishment in Madinah carries particular significance, given the city’s historical role as the cradle of Arabic calligraphy and its association with transcribing the Qur’an and preserving Islamic knowledge.