Ministry of Islamic Affairs participates in Cairo book fair

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The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is participating in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair as part of the Kingdom’s pavilion. (@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is participating in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair as part of the Kingdom’s pavilion. (@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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Updated 23 January 2026
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Ministry of Islamic Affairs participates in Cairo book fair

RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is participating in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair as part of the Kingdom’s pavilion.

The fair, which takes place until Feb. 3, features 1,457 publishing houses from 83 countries.

The ministry is showcasing a selection of publications from the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex, highlighting the stages of Qur’an production and distributing 50,000 copies in various sizes and editions as a gift to visitors from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

The donation reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to serving the Qur’an and Muslims worldwide.

The pavilion is spotlighting the Islamic e-library and the ministry’s digital transformation initiatives, including the Rushd app, the correct citation app, and the multilingual virtual Hajj app.

In addition, visitors can experience virtual reality tours of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah through advanced interactive technology.

Such participation underscores the ministry’s role in promoting the tolerant message of Islam and strengthening the Kingdom’s cultural and outreach presence internationally, in line with Vision 2030.


Jeddah governor attends ceremony marking Kuwait National Day

Updated 16 February 2026
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Jeddah governor attends ceremony marking Kuwait National Day

  • Fareed bin Saad Al-Shehri, director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, and members of the diplomatic corps, were also in attendance

JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended a ceremony in Jeddah on Sunday to mark Kuwait’s National Day.

Prince Saud was received by Kuwait’s Consul General Yousef Abdullah Al-Tunaib and other consulate officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Fareed bin Saad Al-Shehri, director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, and members of the diplomatic corps, were also in attendance.