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Umrah guests tour Qur’an printing complex in Madinah

Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. (SPA)
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Updated 02 March 2025

Umrah guests tour Qur’an printing complex in Madinah

Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit tour the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of Qur’an.
  • Group comprised 250 Umrah performers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Kazakhstan, and other countries

RIYADH: The guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit toured the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah, as part of a cultural program organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

The group comprised 250 Umrah performers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia.

During the visit, which coincided with the start of Ramadan, the guests were briefed on the extensive work involved in serving the Holy Qur’an, including printing, publishing, translation and distribution.

Guests learned about the Kingdom’s efforts in preserving the Qur’an, along with the rigorous processes of review and verification to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

At the end of the visit, the complex presented the guests with copies of the Holy Qur’an, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The visitors expressed their gratitude to the Kingdom and its leadership for its significant efforts in serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.

They also toured several historical and religious sites in Madinah, including the Quba Mosque, Mount Al-Ramah, and the Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery.

They likewise visited the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization before heading to Makkah to perform the rituals of Umrah.


Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation

Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation
Updated 05 November 2025

Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation

Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation
  • It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has launched the “Entertainment Innovations” program to boost creativity and innovation in ֱ’s entertainment sector.

Aimed at empowering talent and entrepreneurs, the program helps develop solutions that enhance sector growth and global competitiveness, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Registration is now open for the program. More than 100 participants will form diverse teams supported by mentors and industry experts, the SPA added.

The program includes several phases: registration via the authority’s website, screening and team selection for a virtual bootcamp, and a three-day challenge culminating in final presentations before judges, where winners will be honored.

The program focuses on building business models, brand identity, prototypes, and go-to-market strategies, the SPA added.

It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals and foster collaboration among creators, investors, and experts.

The program targets three goals: promoting innovation in entertainment, attracting specialized talent in technology, design, and entrepreneurship, and expanding the pool of young creatives in the sector.

In total, SR300,000 ($80,000) in prizes and support packages worth more than $1 million will be awarded to the top three winners.