iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
The passenger, who is a citizen of Liberia, was intercepted at Delhi's international airport by the Customs officials
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Quran in new design to be released on Tuesday
DUBAI - Fifty-five thousand copies of the Holy Quran in a new design and shape, as desired by His Highness Shaikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be released on Tuesday.
Dr Mohammed Mutee Al Hafez, head of the Holy Book Section of the Dubai Auqaf and Islamic Affairs Department, told Khaleej Times. "Shaikh Maktoum desired a well-designed version of the Holy Book with novel calligraphy, perfect design, printing and binding.
"The script had been written over a period of two years by a master calligrapher who has won a number of international prizes for his work. Two major committees were formed to execute the project. The first panel consisted of scholars from Dubai Auqaf to follow the progress of work from the scientific and linguistic perspectives, while the second one comprised prominent scholars from Egypt, Morocco and Syria for monitoring and approval."
Dr Al Hafez said that the new version was finally presented to major Islamic institutes, including Al Azhar in Egypt, and Auqaf ministries for final approval.
He said the new version of the Holy Book will be released on Tuesday at a special ceremony organised by the Dubai Auqaf and Islamic Research House at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
More news from
He says he would only return to the post if people certify his honesty by voting for him in the upcoming Delhi election
Messi hadn't played any competitive minutes since suffering an ankle ligament injury in the Copa America final on July 14
Jaafar Hassan, previously planning minister and the king's chief of staff, has been asked to form a new government, says palace statement
The nebula is called so because its shape resembles the helmet worn by the character 'Thor' in movies and novels
Group set to expand footprints across the US and Australia
Seven years after Mosul was retaken, the streets truly come alive at nightfall, and residents are rediscovering the art of having a good time
Triple champion Verstappen's lead over Norris was cut from 62 points to 59