Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 56th Cairo International Book Fair

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
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Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 56th Cairo International Book Fair

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance is participating in the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, which runs from January 23 to February 5 and features 1,345 publishers from 80 countries.
The ministry's pavilion includes a dedicated section for the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, showcasing a wide range of Quran copies and translations in various languages.

According to SPA, it also highlights the stages of Quran printing, providing visitors with insight into the Kingdom's efforts to preserve and distribute the Holy Book, ensuring it reaches Muslims worldwide.
The pavilion offers thousands of Quran copies in various sizes as gifts to visitors, presents a variety of the ministry's applications and digital programs, and displays rare historical Islamic



Riyadh Region Governor to Patronize Grand Horse Racing Festival Event on Saturday

File photo by SPA
File photo by SPA
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Riyadh Region Governor to Patronize Grand Horse Racing Festival Event on Saturday

File photo by SPA
File photo by SPA

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and deputizing for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will patronize on Saturday January, 25 the annual Grand Horse Racing Festival for King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud's (Founder) Cup and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' two cups for local production (first grade) and open grades classified within the third category races internationally, at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Janadriya next Saturday evening.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equestrian Authority and the Jockey Club, Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, expressed his gratitude to the wise leadership for their unwavering support of equestrian activities and races, SPA reported.

This support has been instrumental in enhancing the Kingdom's horse racing, establishing its prominent position among leading nations with a rich heritage in the sport.
Prince Bandar further emphasized that the support received has enhanced the Kingdom's standing with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and has been crucial in securing the international federation's approval and improvement of both local and international cups and championships.