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RIYADH: The National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development held a virtual workshop on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, targeting non-profit organizations, including charitable associations and foundations.

The workshop aimed to raise awareness among members of non-profit organizations, including board members, trustees, and executive management, about issues and developments related to combating money laundering and terrorism financing.

The workshop covered several topics, including an introduction to money laundering and terrorism financing, their risks and impacts, local regulations related to combating them, the legislative framework in the Kingdom for their prevention, key methods of exploiting non-profit organizations for criminal purposes, and local and international efforts to combat them.

The center intends to hold multiple workshops on addressing these crimes in future.

RIYADH: The Riyadh Literary Club recently hosted the 18th Charity Book Fair at its headquarters in the Al-Malaz district of Riyadh.

The event highlights the spirit of charity through books, knowledge and culture, attracting intellectuals, writers, and those passionate about these fields.

Held annually, the book fair is a unique cultural event in Riyadh. Each year, proceeds from the sale of donated books are directed to a selected charitable cause. This year’s beneficiary is the Friends of the Disabled Association.

Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud, the president of the Literary Club, said in an interview with SPA that “the charity book fair is both a national and cultural initiative that has been celebrated for over 18 years”. He explained that the event reflects the Riyadh Literary Club’s commitment to its social and cultural responsibilities as a national institution. Since its inception, the book fair has supported 18 licensed charitable organizations, including those focused on people with disabilities, medical services, orphan care, water provision and other charitable causes.