Riyadh: An exhibition titled ‘Arabic Manuscripts in the Archives of Azerbaijan’ has opened at the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) in Saudi Arabia. Organized under an agreement with the ANAS Institute of Manuscripts named after Muhammad Fuzuli, the exhibition showcases a collection of ancient Arabic manuscripts preserved in the institute’s archives.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijani Ambassador Mutallim Mirzayev briefed Turki bin Mohammed Alshuwaier, Chief Executive Officer of the King Abdulaziz Foundation, on the Arabic manuscripts housed at the Institute of Manuscripts. This institute is part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme. Turki bin Mohammed Alshuwaier mentioned that staff members of the King Abdulaziz Foundation plan to visit Azerbaijan soon. During the visit, the delegation will tour the Institute of Manuscripts named after Muhammad Fuzuli to learn more about other valuable manuscripts.
Plans are also underway to hold seminars and symposiums related to this field.