The article from Vatican News discusses the Vatican Apostolic Library’s participation in the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here are the key points:

## Event Details
– The Islamic Arts Biennale will take place from January 25 to May 24, 2025, at the Hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This location is significant as it is a major hub for pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Hajj and Umrah.

## Organizers and Curators
– The event is organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and curated by an international team. The Artistic Directors include Abdul Rahman Azzam, Julian Raby, and Amin Jaffer, with Saudi artist Muhannad Shono serving as the Contemporary Art Curator.

## Exhibition Scope
– The Biennale aims to celebrate Islamic civilization through its artistic and scientific achievements. It will feature a diverse selection of historical artifacts and contemporary art, showcasing the contributions of Islamic art and culture to the contemporary world.

## Themes and Exhibits
– The exhibition, titled “AlMadar (The Orbit),” will explore the theme of numbers in Islamic culture, covering topics such as mathematics, celestial and terrestrial mapping, navigation, trade, religious rituals, Quranic organization, geometry, proportion, Arabic text design, and architecture. Contemporary artworks, including site-specific installations, will also be displayed.

## Cultural Significance
– The Biennale promotes the diversity of artistic expressions within Islamic art globally and seeks to foster understanding and collaboration between cultures. The inaugural edition in 2023 attracted over 600,000 visitors, and the 2025 event is expected to continue this success.

## Exhibition Space and Catalog
– The exhibition will cover 110,000 square meters of space and will include the publication of a comprehensive catalog of the featured works.

This event represents a significant cultural exchange and an opportunity for interfaith dialogue and understanding between different cultures and traditions.