Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance attracted significant attention during its participation in the Saudi pavilion at the 35th Doha International Book Fair in Qatar.
The exhibition runs until May 23 and features more than 515 publishers and organizations from 36 countries, making it one of the region’s leading cultural and literary events.
Virtual Reality Experiences and Smart Educational Tools
The ministry presented a range of modern educational and technological initiatives reflecting Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving Islam and Muslims through innovation and digital transformation.
Among the most notable attractions were:
- Virtual reality experiences of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
- Interactive simulations of the holy sites.
- Simplified digital guides for Hajj and Umrah rituals.
- Multilingual awareness and educational applications.
The immersive experiences allowed visitors of different age groups and nationalities to explore Islamic rituals in a modern, engaging, and interactive format.
Multilingual Islamic Content and Qur’an Publications
The Saudi pavilion also featured editions of the Holy Qur’an produced by King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, in addition to a collection of Islamic books and dawah publications.
The participation highlighted Saudi Arabia’s continued focus on expanding access to Islamic educational content through advanced technologies and multilingual communication tools.
Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Presence
Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Doha International Book Fair reflects the Kingdom’s broader efforts to strengthen cultural exchange and showcase its technological and cultural progress on international platforms as part of Vision 2030 initiatives.
