Riyadh – BETH

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance continues to strengthen its active presence inside and outside the Kingdom through a series of distinguished programs, initiatives and international engagements, reflecting the directives of the wise leadership – may Allah protect it – and reaffirming the Kingdom’s global leadership in promoting moderation, balanced Islamic values and serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.

In a new international achievement, His Excellency Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh received the “Holy Qur’an Service Award 2025” from the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, in recognition of his notable efforts in supporting the Book of Allah, expanding Quranic education worldwide, and the Kingdom’s pioneering initiatives in this field.

In Cairo, the Ministry launched the joint international symposium with Al-Azhar titled: “Pioneering Experiences and Future Horizons in Promoting the Values of Moderation and Balance”, with the participation of prominent scholars and religious leaders, alongside the fifth meeting of the joint coordination committee, which discussed establishing periodic scientific forums to counter extremist ideas and reinforce moderate Islamic thinking.

Meanwhile, the Ministry launched the final rounds of the “Ahl al-Qur’an Forum” competition in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in addition to implementing (13) scholarly programs during the second half of November 2025 across Asia and Africa, targeting imams, students and preachers in more than ten countries, as part of its global mission to promote moderation and counter extremist ideologies with sound Islamic knowledge.

On the cultural front, the Ministry completed its preparations to participate in the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, while the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Qur’an took part in the “Ayat” Exhibition in Jubail, showcasing its publications which exceeded one billion printed copies in more than (80) languages.

In the field of mosque care, the Ministry signed contracts worth over (95) million SAR for the maintenance, cleaning and operation of (1,400) mosques and grand mosques across the Kingdom. In parallel, the General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah and Visit continued its programs at the Miqat mosques in Tan’eem and Jirranah serving pilgrims visiting the Holy Mosque.

The Ministry also announced the promotion of (711) employees through the “Masar” platform as part of its plans to enhance institutional efficiency and empower national talent in a modern administrative environment.

Regional branches of the Ministry recorded extensive field activity, including thousands of Dawah programs, closure of field reports, execution of tens of thousands of regulatory mosque visits, alongside various training, guidance, and community programs across multiple regions.

These cumulative achievements reflect the comprehensive institutional transformation witnessed by the Ministry across all sectors, reaffirming its pivotal role in serving Islam and Muslims, promoting moderation, and showcasing the Kingdom's enlightened global image — in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.

Analytical Comment – BETH

This accelerated momentum by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs is no longer merely Dawah work… but a conscious expansion of Saudi knowledge power globally — exporting a model of moderation as a strategic pillar of national soft power.

Honoring the Minister is not personal recognition — it is institutional validation of the Kingdom’s leadership in defining “moderation” globally, and in transforming Quranic service from a religious activity… into a nation-driven framework that builds credibility and long-term civilizational influence.

Transforming Saudi Islamic discourse into a global, institutional intellectual platform is one of the new domains of sovereignty in the age of regulation and awareness — not the old age of ideological conflict.