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Saudi Arabia conducts eye camps in eastern and southern parts of Sri Lanka

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 …

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Fully funded scholarships by Government of India for Sri Lankan nationals

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 …

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24 winners honoured with certificates,cash prizes at Saudi Arabia’s Holy Quran Memorization Contests in Colombo

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 …

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Saudi Arabia hosts Al Quran memorisation competition in SL for second time

Saudi Arabia will host the Al Quran memorisation competition in Sri Lanka for the second time, at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, today. This will be organised under the guidance of Saudi Arabia Ambassador Khalid Bin Hamud Al Qahtani. High-ranking officials from the Saudi Arabian Islamic Affairs Ministry, alongside the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, are set to attend the …

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