Saudi pavilion draws crowds at Cairo book fair

A highlight of the corner is the daily distribution of hundreds of copies of the Holy Qur’an, printed in various sizes by the King Fahd complex in Madinah. (SPA)
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Updated 28 January 2025
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Saudi pavilion draws crowds at Cairo book fair

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair has attracted significant visitor numbers since opening on Jan. 23.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ corner at the pavilion is showcasing its efforts to serve Muslims in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

A highlight of the corner is the daily distribution of hundreds of copies of the Holy Qur’an, printed in various sizes by the King Fahd complex in Madinah.

Visitors have been captivated by interactive displays detailing advanced Qur’an printing technologies, reflecting the Kingdom’s dedication to preserving and spreading the Holy Qur’an globally, the SPA reported.




Visitors have been captivated by interactive displays detailing advanced Qur’an printing technologies (SPA)

The ministry’s corner also features rare historical Islamic manuscripts, highlighting works of jurists, linguists and scholars.

A 3D virtual Hajj and Umrah app offers a step-by-step guide to sacred rituals, while digital services like the Rushd and Correct Quotation apps enhance the visitor experience.

Many attendees have praised the ministry’s efforts, expressing gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Muslims, according to the SPA.

The fair, organized by the Egyptian General Book Organization, is hosting 1,345 publishers from 80 countries. It runs until Feb. 5.




A 3D virtual Hajj and Umrah app offers a step-by-step guide to sacred rituals (SPA)

 


Saudi mine-clearance project in Yemen destroys 4,235 explosive devices in a day

Updated 22 January 2026
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Saudi mine-clearance project in Yemen destroys 4,235 explosive devices in a day

  • Project Masam aims to rid Yemen of all mines to help ensure the highest standards of safety and security for the Yemeni people

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam cleared 4,235 mines, unexploded ordnance and other explosive devices in a single day from Bab Al-Mandab region in southwestern Yemen, as part of its mission to protect civilians.

Osama Al-Gosaibi, the project’s director general, said it aims to rid Yemen of all mines to help ensure the highest standards of safety and security for the Yemeni people.

On Wednesday, the project’s teams destroyed 33 anti-tank mines, 31 anti-personnel mines, 86 miscellaneous shells, 2,750 assorted rounds, 1,291 breakers and valves used in devices, 12 grenades, two Katyusha rockets, a missile, 15 shell arrows, and 14 other explosive devices.

Masam’s teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and areas around schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid.

The project trains local people to become demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment to do the job, and also offers support to Yemenis injured by explosive devices.