In brief
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance highlighted digital services at the 29th Algiers International Book Fair, showcasing apps that provide the Holy Quran, prayer times, and accurate citations, as well as virtual reality tours of the Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque, and a 3D Hajj guide. The displays aim to improve access to reliable Islamic content and promote the Kingdom’s digital outreach.
At the 29th Algiers International Book Fair, the Saudi pavilion, where Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor, opened a section dedicated to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The ministry used the fair to show a range of digital services that help Muslims access reliable religious information.
The first showcase was the Rushd application. Visitors could see how it offers a web‑based version of the Holy Quran, prayer times based on the Umm Al‑Qura calendar, and a Qibla direction service.
The pavilion also featured the Correct Quotation app, which enables users to download Islamic texts and cite them accurately. The ministry said the tool is multilingual and easy to use for scholars and students.
In addition to mobile apps, the pavilion offered a 3‑D virtual Hajj experience. Guests could learn about Hajj rituals in a simulated environment, helping them prepare for the pilgrimage.
Virtual reality stations let visitors tour the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque. The immersive presentations were intended to bring the holy sites closer to people who cannot travel there in person.
The ministry said its digital outreach supports broader goals of awareness and guidance, making Islamic content more accessible while ensuring it meets Sharia standards.
Overall, the displays at the fair underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to technology‑enabled religious services, reaching audiences in North Africa and beyond during the event.
