Saudi Islamic affairs minister visits Al-Azhar University in Cairo

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Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh visited Al-Azhar University. (X/@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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Al-Sheikh was presented with Al-Azhar University's shield. (X/@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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Updated 26 August 2024
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Saudi Islamic affairs minister visits Al-Azhar University in Cairo

  • Minister given an overview of the university’s various colleges, departments

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh visited Al-Azhar University on Sunday as part of his participation in the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Cairo.

The minister met Salama Dawood, the president of Al-Azhar University, accompanied by the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini, and several university officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The minister was given an overview of the university’s various colleges and departments and engaged in discussions about potential cooperation in scientific and research fields.

Al-Asheikh praised the university for its efforts in promoting the values of moderation globally, expressing his appreciation for the institution’s contribution.

He also emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in scientific areas for the mutual benefit of both Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Dawood highlighted the strong ties between the Kingdom and Egypt, underlining the significance of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the conference and its leading role in advancing the principles of Islamic moderation.
 


‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

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‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

RIYADH: The Flying Over Saudi experience was launched on Thursday at Boulevard City as part of Riyadh Season, introducing visitors to the first experience of its kind in the Kingdom. 

The attraction provides a cinematic aerial journey using immersive technologies and multisensory effects that display Saudi Arabia’s most significant natural and urban landscapes from a new perspective, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The experience takes guests on a visual journey over the Kingdom’s diverse terrain, taking in Saudi Arabia’s vast deserts, towering mountains, lush valleys, modern cities, and expansive coastlines, in addition to special views of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. 

The film is presented in 8K resolution, featuring high-quality footage that captures the Kingdom’s geographic and cultural richness in a matter of minutes.

Each ride lasts about eight minutes, enhanced by sensory effects such as wind, water mist, and natural scent elements, along with innovative seat motion that intensifies the sense of realism and creates an experience close to actual flight. 

The visual and audio technologies work seamlessly together to immerse visitors fully in the scenes presented.

By combining its immersive elements with footage filmed over diverse landscapes, Flying Over Saudi offers Riyadh Season visitors a new perspective of the Kingdom, one that merges advanced technology with local visual identity and highlights one of the widest natural maps extending from north to south and from the coastlines into the heart of the cities.

The launch of this experience exemplifies Riyadh Season’s commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment built on innovation and advanced presentation techniques. It further contributes to introducing visitors, from the Kingdom and abroad, to the beauty and diversity of Saudi Arabia’s destinations, reinforcing the season’s position as a leading platform for world-class immersive experiences.