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Jeddah, June 11, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 17, 2026, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, convening policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to advance innovation and development in Islamic finance. This year’s forum will focus on strengthening regional integration and unlocking sust

Pristina, April 16, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Islamic Community of Kosovo, is organizing the first edition of a local Holy Quran competition for boys and girls in the Republic of Kosovo. One hundred male and female contestants will participate from various cities across the country from April 17 to 19. The competition targets youth aged 12 to 30, including students from Sharia institutes and public schools. The final rounds and closing ceremony will be held in the c

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA — The Prophet’s Mosque Library is one of the oldest endowment libraries in the Islamic world and serves as a prominent knowledge center supporting scholarly and cultural activity in Madinah through specialized services for researchers, scholars, and students of knowledge. The library houses a rich collection of rare manuscripts and scholarly works, including around 4,000 original manuscripts, nearly 60,000 digitized and reproduced manuscripts, approximately 4,600 manuscripts preserved on various media, and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Holy Quran, making it one of the most significant repo

Makkah, February 20, 2026, SPA — The 13 minarets of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, ranging in height from 98 to 137 meters, stand as architectural masterpieces that blend traditional Islamic design with modern engineering, while their strategic placement across major entrances creates a harmonious skyline. Each minaret follows a precise five-section anatomy: a sturdy base, a primary balcony, a slender shaft, a secondary balcony, and a crowning cap topped with a radiant crescent moon. These minarets not only fulfill the religious function of the call to prayer but also reflect centuries of evolution in Islamic architecture, showcasing the

Madinah, February 12, 2026, SPA — The 46th AlBaraka Symposium for Islamic Economy concluded after six specialized academic sessions held under the theme “The Righteousness and Benevolence in Islamic Economy: The Future Forward,” with the participation of a select group of scholars, experts, and practitioners from various countries In his closing remarks, AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy Secretary-General Yousef Hassan Khalawi emphasized that the symposium provided a solid scholarly platform for dialogue, reflection, and anticipating future developments. He noted that the rich discussions revealed extensive opportunities f

Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. The ministry affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. The ministry ext

Freetown, January 14, 2026, SPA — The Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) on Tuesday launched the “Competence” military strategic training for counter-terrorism in the Republic of Sierra Leone. The program launch was attended by Sierra Leonean Minister of Internal Affairs Morie Lengor, IMCTC Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, senior military and security officials, civil representatives, and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Republic of Sierra Leone. The initiative runs from January 13 to February 3, ta

Jeddah, January 13, 2026, SPA — Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Saleh Al-Suhaibani received at his office in Jeddah Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) Mohammed bin Sulaiman Aba Al-Khail. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the ISF’s efforts, which serve as a key institution supporting humanitarian and development initiatives within the OIC. The fund also functions as an important humanitarian arm of the OIC, implementing various development programs and projects.

Makkah, January 02, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa stands out as a prominent landmark in Makkah Region, embodying a deep-rooted Islamic legacy and one of the most significant civilizational and religious testimonies in service of the Grand Mosque, while Makkah itself remains a living memory that weaves its history with faith and meticulous workmanship. In 1397 AH, the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba Complex was relocated to new premises in Umm Al-Joud, equipped with advanced industrial machinery and fully integrated manufacturing departments, marking a pivotal turning point in the history of Kiswa production. This