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This year marks a historic milestone in the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka, celebrating fifty years of strong bilateral ties that have fostered economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Established in 1974, the diplomatic relationship between the two nations has flourished over the past five decades, strengthening in various domains, including trade, investment, labor, and …

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has held a ceremony to mark the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for distributing dates in Sri Lanka during Ramadan. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalid Al-Qahtani and several Sri Lankan officials and heads of various Islamic associations and institutions. Five tons …

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in continuation of its humanitarian efforts, carried out the Noor Saudi Volunteer Project to combat blindness and related diseases at the government hospital in the Kattankudy area, Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. This project took place from February 10th to February 16th, 2025. It reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to …

 Saudi Arabia donated 50 tonnes of dates to Sri Lanka for distribution among mosques during the month of. Holy Ramadan The donation was made by Saudi ambassador in Colombo Khalid Humoud Al Kahtani to the minister of. Buddhasasana , religious and. Cultural affairs. hon Senavi Thanking Saudi Arabia for spontaneous gift of. Dates , the minister that they will be …

High Commission of India, Colombo is inviting applications for 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals, across various levels. These scholarships are being offered for studies in prestigious Indian Institutes and Universities across subject domains but not including Medical/Paramedical, Fashion Design and Law courses. The scholarships offered exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals are for 2025-2026 academic session. 2. The schemes under …

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has honoured the winners of the Second Holy Quran Memorization Competition in the Republic of Sri Lanka in a closing ceremony attended by prominent officials and diplomats. Sheikh Saud Al-Ghamdi, the ministry’s undersecretary for Dawah and guidance, honoured the winners on behalf of the minister, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh. During the …