Capital of Arab Culture 2030” is a promotion of civilizational renaissance
The Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Hospitals, Professor Tawfiq Ahmed Khoja, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on the occasion of choosing Diriyah, the Arab Capital of Culture for 2030, praising the leadership’s great support For a kingdom trip in ALECSO.
He told Okaz that choosing Diriyah as the Arab Capital of Culture for 2030 is a badge of honor and appreciation for all the cities of our Islamic and Arab world. The field of Islamic culture, preservation of Islamic heritage and showing Islamic civilization in its finest form, and that was one of the most important reasons for that choice.
He added: Over the decades, the sun of Saudi Arabia has shone with the light of science, culture and civilization, and focused on the concept of building thought, developing culture, and establishing a comprehensive cultural and civilizational renaissance, and I learned that nourishing the soul is more important and better than nourishing the body, and that there is no future without paying attention to the civilization of the past, pointing out that the Islamic heritage Full of treasures and pearls that must be extracted, disseminated, adhered to and their values, and preserved their authenticity. A century ago, Saudi Arabia embarked on the construction of religious, scientific and cultural institutions, including mosques, centers, institutes, libraries, charities, and charitable societies, spreading religious, scientific and cultural awareness, and holding meetings, lectures, seminars and competitions that reflect the state’s interest in building An educated generation capable of carrying the honesty of science and the light of culture and the teachings of civilization to all parts of the world.
Professor Khoja concluded by saying that this choice imposes huge responsibilities on us, and requires us to redouble the effort and continue to work to protect our authentic identity and culture. Our country always emphasizes in all forums its civilized, cultural and humanitarian role with its enlightened thought and moderate approach that extends across borders and history and with a message of love, tolerance, brotherhood and peace.
Secretary General of the Federation of Arab Hospitals Professor Tawfiq Ahmed Khoja Al-Diriyah Capital of Arab Culture 2030 ALEXO
