Over 40,000 People Visit Holy Quran in Exhibition in Makkah

A copy of the holy Quran is handed to a worshipper at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
A copy of the holy Quran is handed to a worshipper at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
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Over 40,000 People Visit Holy Quran in Exhibition in Makkah

A copy of the holy Quran is handed to a worshipper at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
A copy of the holy Quran is handed to a worshipper at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)

The Holy Quran Exhibition, held in the holy city of Makkah, has attracted over 40,000 visitors since its opening 12 days ago, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The exhibition is organized by the General Secretariat for Exhibitions and Conferences, in cooperation with the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran.

The visitors hailed the information presented at the exhibition, including Saudi Arabia's boasting of the largest printing press in history that has published and printed the Quran.

The exhibition boasts large display screens that recount the story and stages of the establishment of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran in Madinah.

It includes a number of pavilions that inform visitors on the annual and total publications of the Complex, and the stages through which the printing of the Quran goes through.

The exhibition also highlights the copies of the Quran that are printed by the Complex in all narratives and interpretations in all languages.

Everyone attending the exhibit receives a copy of the Quran during their visit.



Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA
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Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA

The Saudi pavilion has been officially launched at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2024), one of the world's largest aviation events taking place from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, China.
Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali participated in the launch of the Saudi pavilion, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, and several officials, international investors, and decision makers in the aviation and space sectors, SPA reported.
Al-Ohali emphasized that "this strategic participation, occurring for the first time in China, aims to enhance the Kingdom's global presence in the military industries sector and to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing economies among the G20 nations. Furthermore, it seeks to establish fruitful international partnerships to empower and develop the military industries sector, while also promoting the Kingdom's message of welcoming investors from around the world. Additionally, it aims to highlight the key objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 within the military sector."
The Saudi pavilion, organized by GAMI, showcases military products and equipment, particularly in the aviation sector. It highlights the latest developments and achievements of government entities and national companies specializing in military industries, as well as the efforts made to enhance national military manufacturing capabilities aimed to localize over 50% of government spending on military equipment and services by 2030.