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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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'Pyramid Trail' Attracts Visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
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'Pyramid Trail' Attracts Visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

In the midst of the Riyadh season 2024 events, the Egypt zone in Boulevard World offers an unprecedented adventure: visitors are ushered into the "pyramid trail", a mysterious labyrinth within an intricately designed Egyptian pyramid. Here, they are challenged to use their abilities to find their way out of the labyrinth and traverse the path, the Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday.
The "pyramid trail" is just one of the many attractions in Boulevard World, which welcomes visitors every day from 4:00 pm until 1:00 am, offering them a unique opportunity to learn about ancient Egyptian artifacts in a fun and engaging way.