ISLAMABAD: Jamia Ashrafiya President Sheikh Fahad Rahim has lauded the role of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman as well as the Muslim World League (MWL) in serving the cause of Islam and uniting Muslims around the world.
He was speaking during a religious conference organized by Jamia Ashrafiya in Islamabad on Thursday night, and attended by MWL Secretary-General Abdullah bin Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki, SPA reported on Friday.
Sheikh Fahad Rahim said that Al-Turki’s patronage to the event, in which a large number of Islamic scholars from different parts of Pakistan gathered, is a source of pride to the Islamic university, one of the biggest in the Indian subcontinent.
Prominent Pakistani scholar Mufti Taqi Osmani, who is also a member of the MWL’s Islamic Jurisprudence Council, and Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs Sardar Mohammed Yousaf addressed the conference and urged more efforts by MWL in the field of unifying Muslims.
Meanwhile, Al-Turki visited the MWL’s regional office in Islamabad. He was briefed by the director of the office, Abdu bin Mohammed Otain, on the tasks and efforts being carried out by the body since its inception in 1979 to achieve the goals of MWL.
Al-Turki thanked the director and personnel of the branch office and urged them to continue the efforts and work within the framework of the noble goals sought by MWL in the service of Islam and Muslims.
King, MWL hailed for serving cause of Islam
King, MWL hailed for serving cause of Islam
International brands turn to Riyadh to expand cooperation
- Capital cements role as hub at World Defense Show
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's capital is cementing its role as a rising hub in the global defense industry, and the World Defense Show has attracted international brands eager to showcase advanced technologies and expand partnerships in the Kingdom and beyond.
Held under the patronage of the Saudi leadership, the show — which runs until Feb. 12 — has brought together defense manufacturers, technology innovators and government representatives from around the world.
Arab News spoke to several international exhibitors who underscored the show’s growing importance as a gateway to pursue regional and global cooperation.
Among the returning participants is Passtech Machine Tools, represented by Syed Zahid, its sales manager.
The company collaborates with various international brands, providing tools, machines and gauges, including advanced CNC (computer numerical control) machinery from South Korea.
For Zahid, WDS has proved to be a strategic platform, and he said: “This is our third time. We see it as very, very useful.”
From China, Jihua Group Co. Ltd. showcases advanced navigation devices and integrated systems. Peter Wang, its senior product manager, expressed optimism about expanding cooperation.
At the company’s booth, Arab News was introduced to several technologies, including what Wang described as a “true-color navigation device.”
Highlighting a wearable system, Wang said it was designed to enhance mobility and operational efficiency.
He emphasized the diversity of visitors and the potential for cross-border cooperation, and added: “I meet different countries’ customers here. I’m very happy and I want to get some opportunities for cooperation.”
Turkiye is also represented at the event. Masttech, which is attending WDS for the first time, is showcasing its products for visitors.
Deputy General Manager Sitki Tuzun said: “We are here to show all our products. We are producing electromechanical, mechanical and pneumatic mast systems here.”
While the company does not yet have Saudi clients, Tuzun made it clear that the show was a strategic leap toward entering the market.
“We are here for connection and new business cooperation,” he said.
The World Defense Show has demonstrated its increasing influence as a platform from which global brands meet regional opportunity.
Beyond static displays, the show serves as a dynamic networking arena, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and defense stakeholders under one roof.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to localize its defense industry and invest in advanced technologies, WDS continues to facilitate partnerships, technology transfer and international collaboration — reinforcing Riyadh’s emergence as a central node in the global defense ecosystem.
