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- Nine local and international calligraphers will compete in three sections 鈥� Thuluth, Ruq鈥檃h, and Jali Diwani 鈥� for the top three positions in each category
RIYADH: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy will launch its second Arabic Calligraphy Competition at the Riyadh International Book Fair, scheduled for Oct. 2-4.
The competition aims to promote Arabic calligraphy as a core part of Saudi cultural identity and the artistic heritage of Islamic and Arab civilization, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Nine local and international calligraphers will compete in three sections 鈥� Thuluth, Ruq鈥檃h, and Jali Diwani 鈥� for the top three positions in each category.
The initiative is intended to revive traditional Arabic calligraphy worldwide, encouraging creativity and talent under the highest artistic standards.
The center continues to advance its mission through initiatives that position it as a global platform promoting Arabic calligraphy across heritage, arts, architecture, and design.