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Kaaba Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place at Cairo International Arabic Calligraphy Forum

The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Kaaba Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place at Cairo International Arabic Calligraphy Forum

The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The kiswa covering the Kaaba in the Holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Maliki, a distinguished calligrapher from the King Abdulaziz Complex for Holy Kaaba Kiswa, has won first place at the Cairo International Forum for the Art of Arabic Calligraphy, receiving the prestigious Authentic Trend Award for Arabic Calligraphy.

Al-Maliki won the award at the forum’s ninth session, where he competed with a group of talented calligraphers from around the world, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The Cairo International Forum for Arabic Calligraphy honors the significance of Arabic calligraphy as an integral part of Arab and Islamic cultural heritage.

The event celebrates the diversity and creativity of calligraphers, encouraging ongoing development and innovation in this art form.

This year’s competition featured 80 contestants from Arab and international backgrounds, along with renowned calligraphers and honored guests.

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Saudi Camel Club' Rai Alnadhar' Platform Enters Guinness World Records

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi Camel Club' Rai Alnadhar' Platform Enters Guinness World Records

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The Rai Alnadhar platform, sponsored by the Saudi Camel Club, has achieved a global milestone by being listed in Guinness World Records as the largest digital platform dedicated to human heritage and camels worldwide.
Camel Club Chairman of the Board of Directors Sheikh Fahd bin Falah bin Hathleen received the Guinness certificate, marking significant international recognition.

According to SPA, this achievement coincides with the platform's success in hosting the "Mongaiyat Al-Jazeera" competition this year, which garnered unprecedented engagement from camel and heritage enthusiasts. The event reflects Saudi Arabia's ability to blend tradition with modern technology.
As one of the key digital initiatives of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, the platform aims to strengthen and document the public's connection to camel heritage. Within just 20 days, it has attracted a record number of users and over 30 million visits.
With this achievement, the platform reinforces its status as a digital icon of heritage, paving the way for further innovations in integrating Saudi cultural identity with modern technologies, thereby enhancing the Kingdom's reputation as a global hub for excellence and innovation.a