CAIRO: Qatari Ambassador to Egypt Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani visited the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair.

During his visit, Al-Thani reviewed the pavilion’s diverse religious and educational content, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The fair runs until Feb. 3 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, featuring 1,457 publishing houses from 83 countries.

The Saudi ministry showcased publications from the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex, highlighted the stages of printing and distributing the Qur’an, and offered copies as gifts from King Salman.

Al-Thani praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving and disseminating the Qur’an, as well as the pavilion’s organization and quality.

The pavilion features the Islamic e-Library and digital initiatives, including the Rushd app, the Correct Citation app and the multilingual Virtual Hajj app.

Visitors can also experience virtual reality tours of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah through advanced interactive technology.

The ministry’s participation highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in promoting Islam, supporting Muslims, and enhancing cultural and intellectual activities globally.