The article from Vatican News reports on the Vatican Apostolic Library’s participation in the Islamic Arts Biennale, which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from January 25 to May 24, 2025. Here are the key points:

## Event Details
– The event is organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and will take place at the Hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, a significant location for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca.

## Cultural Significance
– The Biennale celebrates Islamic civilization through its artistic and scientific achievements, aiming to foster understanding and collaboration between cultures. It links the past, present, and future of Islamic art and culture.

## Curatorial Team
– The exhibition is curated by an international team led by Artistic Directors Abdul Rahman Azzam, Julian Raby, and Amin Jaffer. Saudi artist Muhannad Shono serves as the Contemporary Art Curator.

## Exhibition Scope
– The Biennale will cover 110,000 square meters of exhibition space and feature a diverse selection of objects from museums, libraries, and collections worldwide. The theme of the exhibition, “AlMadar (The Orbit),” explores the art of numbers in Islamic culture, including mathematics, celestial and terrestrial mapping, navigation, trade, religious rituals, and architecture.

## Previous Success
– The inaugural edition of the Biennale in 2023 attracted over 600,000 visitors, and the 2025 event is expected to continue this success.

## Additional Resources
– The event will include the publication of a comprehensive catalog of the featured works and will feature contemporary artworks examining the theme of numbers in the modern world, including site-specific installations.