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Darah Organizes Two Holy Mosques Exhibition, Arabic Manuscripts Seminar in Turkmenistan 

Officials are seen at the event on Wednesday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the event on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Darah Organizes Two Holy Mosques Exhibition, Arabic Manuscripts Seminar in Turkmenistan 

Officials are seen at the event on Wednesday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the event on Wednesday. (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, "Darah," organized a seminar on "Arabic manuscripts in Turkmenistan" in partnership with the Saudi embassy in Ashgabat. The seminar began Wednesday and runs through August 4.

The inaugural session of the seminar was conducted under the patronage of Turkmenistan Minister of Culture Atageldi Shamyradov. Present at the event were Saudi ambassador to Turkmenistan Said bin Osman Al-Suwaid; Darah chief executive Turki Al-Shuwaier; and director of the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts in Turkmenistan Dawud Orazsahedov.

Shamyradov extended a warm welcome to the Saudi delegation and highlighted an exhibition, held along with the seminar, that is displaying the heritage of the Two Holy Mosques over time, including the aesthetics of manuscripts and their historical significance.

He hailed these proceedings as a symbolic step that signifies the ongoing efforts towards cultural understanding between both nations while reflecting their strong and amicable relations. He also emphasized the distinctive position of Saudi Arabia in Turkmenistan's foreign policy.

Shamyradov highlighted the significance of the exhibition focusing on the Two Holy Mosques in introducing Islamic sanctities as well as national, cultural, and civilizational values from the Kingdom to the Turkmen people and the world.

The exhibition dedicated to the Two Holy Mosques featured various sections, including displays highlighting the Year of the Camel, Arabic calligraphy, and Saudi coffee traditions.

Saudi Ambassador Al-Suwaid underscored the mutual commitment of both nations to boost their deep ties, commending Darah for its efforts in preserving and showcasing the historical documentation of the Kingdom within the context of Islamic history.

Orazsahedov expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia's organization of the seminar, emphasizing its cultural significance in acquainting the Turkmen community with the rich heritage and cultural identity of Saudi Arabia through the lens of cultural exchange.

The event witnessed the screening of a documentary film focusing on the relations between Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan.

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Third Edition of Madinah Book Fair Gets Underway

The third edition of Madinah Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The third edition of Madinah Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Third Edition of Madinah Book Fair Gets Underway

The third edition of Madinah Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The third edition of Madinah Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

The third edition of the Madinah Book Fair, organized by the Authority for Literature, Publishing and Translation, kicked off in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah on Tuesday.

The event, which runs through August 5, features more than 200 pavilions and the participation of more than 300 Arab and international publishing houses and agencies.

The exhibition has become an awaited annual event, and a forum that provides an integrated knowledge experience to thousands of visitors every year and contributes to spreading cultural awareness among the residents of Madinah.

This year’s edition provides a comprehensive cultural experience featuring the latest literary, knowledge, and scientific publications from hundreds of local, Arab, and international publishing houses.

The event will also see the participation of various governmental and private cultural entities and community institutions and universities, showcasing their initiatives and highlighting their contributions. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors at the book signing corner.

The fair also dedicates an area for children, offering educational and skill-based activities and workshops designed to enhance their creative abilities.

The exhibition, which extends over seven days, coincides with the school summer break, allowing all family members to have an enjoyable experience and an integrated cultural journey, especially as it provides the latest titles and book releases in the literary and scientific fields.

It will also witness many cultural and intellectual activities that aim to enrich the culture and knowledge production sector and consolidate the culture of reading through a rich and diverse program in various knowledge fields.

A group of Saudi and Arab writers, authors, and intellectuals will participate in the event, through panel discussions, workshops, and poetry evenings.

The Madinah Book Fair is part of Saudi Arabia’s endeavor to confirm the leading cultural and historical position of Madinah, and to boost the cultural attractiveness of the Kingdom and its role in the publishing industry.