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artistic traditions. The fifth presents rare Qur’anic manuscripts, Arabic calligraphy pieces and wooden tablets used in Qur’an memorization. The final gallery showcases Islamic textiles, including pieces from the interior and exterior coverings of the Holy Kaaba and a rare curtain from the Shammi Gate of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, crafted during the Ottoman era in the 13th century AH. The museum tour ends at the library, which offers a wide selection of Arabic and English books on Islamic history, culture, and literature. Visitors can also access a specialised library with curated Arabic and English texts on Islamic heritage, literature and history. According to the museum curator Mohammed Al- Kurbi, “The vision, in line with the wishes of founder Saleh bin Hamza Serafi, is for the institution to not only preserve but invite dialogue and research into Islamic art, positioning Jeddah as a hub for intercultural exchange.” The House of Islamic Arts joins a rapidly expanding network of cultural landmarks launched across Saudi Arabia under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy, which champions cultural enrichment and international exchange.  The opening follows recent unveilings such as Diriyah Art Futures, located in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Dedicated to digital art and emerging technologies, the institution was recently honoured with the Prix Versailles as one of the world’s most beautiful museums.  connectingtravel.com