Bibliotheca Alexandrina Hosts Seminar on ‘Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature’, Saudi Arabia as a Model

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized on Wednesday a seminar titled “Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Model”.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized on Wednesday a seminar titled “Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Model”.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina Hosts Seminar on ‘Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature’, Saudi Arabia as a Model

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized on Wednesday a seminar titled “Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Model”.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized on Wednesday a seminar titled “Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Model”.

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized on Wednesday, as part of its international book fair, a seminar titled “Antiquities in Contemporary Arabic Literature: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Model”.
The seminar featured Saudi poet Ibrahim Al-Juraifani and Egyptian archaeologist and Director of the Antiquities Museum at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Dr. Hussein Abdel Basir, the Saudi Press Agency said.
During the seminar, Dr. Abdel Basir emphasized the importance of preserving antiquities and documenting archaeological sites in the Arab world, praising Saudi Arabia's comprehensive progress in tourism, culture, museums, and antiquities.
He noted that poetry collections incorporating antiquities in their verses represent a significant addition to the worlds of poetry, literature, and antiquities in the Arab world.
Al-Juraifani indicated that the Kingdom pays great attention to antiquities, noting that the Saudi Vision 2030 makes antiquities a key focus for documenting and recording sites through international organizations.



Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 Showcases Holy Kaaba Kiswah

The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)
The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)
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Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 Showcases Holy Kaaba Kiswah

The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)
The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in AlBidaya (the beginning) section of the Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will feature a unique event highlighting the entire Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba outside of Makkah for the first time.

This remarkable experience allows visitors to intimately engage with and contemplate the beauty of Islamic craftsmanship, reflected in the intricate details of the cladding fabric and its embroidery adorned with gold and silver threads.

The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. The Biennale offers visitors an immersive experience to delve into the journey of the cladding industry, beginning with the selection of the finest natural silk, progressing through the stages of hand weaving and embroidery with gold and silver threads, and culminating in the final stages of processing.

The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will display a remarkable collection of historical Islamic artifacts and contemporary artworks.