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Riyadh to Host Saudi Media Forum this Week

Riyadh hosts the Saudi Media Forum. (SPA)
Riyadh hosts the Saudi Media Forum. (SPA)
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Riyadh to Host Saudi Media Forum this Week

Riyadh hosts the Saudi Media Forum. (SPA)
Riyadh hosts the Saudi Media Forum. (SPA)

Riyadh will host the Saudi Media Forum, which will guide participants and visitors through an exciting journey to discover modern experiences in the media industry and the realms of creativity that have led entities and institutions to global media leadership, SPA said on Sunday.
The forum, to be held on Monday, considered the largest media gathering in the Middle East, brings together ministers, officials, ambassadors, academics, and media professionals from various countries around the world.
President of the Saudi Media Forum and CEO of Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi, indicated that the forum focuses on enhancing media growth, fostering creative thinking, and nurturing content creation.
He noted that it also aims to support the role of media in shaping public opinion and building successful partnerships that contribute to the development of media companies and institutions locally and globally.
The forum sessions will abound with successful media experiences, stimulating creative and innovative thinking, monitoring and discussing media changes, and addressing rapidly evolving issues along with the media response to them, according to Al-Harthi.
Additionally, the forum will review modern experiences in the media industry and activate modern television and radio production activities by attracting leading companies and expertise globally, in line with the fast pace of media transformations.

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Ceremony Begins to Replace Kiswa of Holy Kaaba, Continuing a Legacy of Over 100 Years

The entire Kiswa weighs approximately 1,415 kilograms. (SPA)
The entire Kiswa weighs approximately 1,415 kilograms. (SPA)
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Ceremony Begins to Replace Kiswa of Holy Kaaba, Continuing a Legacy of Over 100 Years

The entire Kiswa weighs approximately 1,415 kilograms. (SPA)
The entire Kiswa weighs approximately 1,415 kilograms. (SPA)

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, through the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, officially started the annual ceremony to replace the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, a tradition that has been carried out for over a century.

As part of the carefully coordinated process, the complex began by removing the gilded curtain from the Kaaba door, which measures 6.35 meters in length and 3.33 meters in width, as well as dismantling the chandeliers and decorative ornaments, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

This marks the beginning of replacing the old Kiswa with a new one, crafted with exceptional precision and spiritual significance. The new Kiswa is currently en route to the Grand Mosque, accompanied by a comprehensive system of logistical and operational support that follows the highest global standards.

A fully Saudi team of 154 trained craftsmen, each scientifically and practically qualified, is overseeing the process. Their duties include raising the old Kiswa, detaching the gilded elements, and installing the new Kiswa, which comprises 47 intricately embroidered black silk panels featuring 68 Quranic verses stitched with 24-karat gold-plated silver threads. The entire Kiswa weighs approximately 1,415 kilograms.

To create the new Kiswa, the team used 120 kilograms of gold-plated silver thread, 60 kilograms of pure silver, 825 kilograms of silk, and 410 kilograms of raw cotton. Additionally, 54 gilded pieces were produced using eight specialized weaving machines within the complex.

The ceremony is a profound expression of the Kingdom's dedication to serving Islam’s holiest sites. The continued renewal of the Kaaba's Kiswa stands as a majestic and enduring symbol of reverence, care, and spiritual legacy upheld by Saudi Arabia for over a century.