Day: May 3, 2023

second edition of "City Walk", in Jeddah, promises this year to provide a variety of entertaining activities for visitors of all ages.Among them -- some are held for the first time in Jeddah -- exciting games suitable for all ages, shopping, gastronomic experiences at restaurants and food stalls that serve local and international foodstuff, the Japanese Village with its anime area where a workshop, anime shows and concerts will be held.Visitors can also enjoy the "splash" area activities, which include water games, as well as a carnival, a haunted house for a bit of thrill, a library and a museum that exhibits many anime characters, the Jeddah "live" area that contains The Arab Theater, the Kid’s Theatre and the Wonder Castle and the "movieland" area, and a unique skiing experience that ca...

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the General Secretariat of Exhibitions and Conferences, has inaugurated the "Holy Quran Exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil" in cooperation with the Centre for Islamic Call for Latin America and the Caribbean. The eight-day exhibition is being held in the vicinity of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque.Acting Deputy Director of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Islamic Cultural Centre in Argentina Ayed bin Hassan Al-Rabie attended the inauguration ceremony.Guests toured the exhibition and had the opportunity to see a wide variety of versions of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran in Madinah, and 77 issuances of interpretations of the meanings of the Holy Quran. They could also see electronic applications, su...

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoomi has condemned the storming of the Saudi Cultural Attache's building in Sudan by an armed group that vandalised and stole its property.In a statement today, Al-Asoomi called for respecting the sanctity of diplomatic missions, holding perpetrators accountable, and providing due protection to diplomatic missions that are carrying out their work under very difficult circumstances in Sudan. He reiterated his demand for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, and for talks to be initiated to resolve the current crisis.Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), represented by the General Administration of Activities, will participate in the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition in Malaysia (ITEX 23), during the period May 7-14, with 10 trainees from training facilities in various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of TVTC's efforts to discover and support talented and creative people to participate in international competitions.TVTC Governor Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid said that TVTC pays great attention to innovation and nurturing talented people and inventions, in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership of the Kingdom. He also noted that TVTC believes in the capabilities of Kingdom's citizens and is keen to encourage them to come up wit...

The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the storming of the Saudi Cultural Attaché's building in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, by an armed group that vandalised and stole its property.The general secretariat stressed the need to end violence, respect the sanctity of diplomatic buildings, and provide due protection for diplomats.Source: Saudi Press Agency