In brief
Jazan Emirate is holding the first edition of the Prince Naif Qur’an memorization competition, inviting candidates from the Interior Ministry, regional emirates and security sectors to compete for two qualifying spots per branch. Participants must score above 85%, and the competition employs a scientific panel and electronic judging system to ensure fairness. Winners will receive 3 million riyals across five categories.
Jazan Emirate is continuing the preliminary rounds of the first edition of the Prince Naif Qur’an memorization competition, a contest that calls for participants from the Ministry of Interior, regional emirates and security sectors.
The event, launched on 28 Jumada al‑awwal 1448 H (8 November 2026), takes place at the Jazan Emirate headquarters. Participants must achieve a score exceeding 85 % to advance, with two qualifiers selected from each branch.
The competition is overseen by a scientific panel and employs an electronic judging system that guarantees accurate and fair assessment of memorization, recitation and tajweed quality.
The contest, named in honor of the late Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, offers a total prize of 3 million riyals distributed across five categories. It is organized by the Ministry of Interior under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, the former Interior Minister.
By encouraging personnel from the ministry, emirates and security forces to memorize and recite the Qur’an, the competition aims to deepen their religious engagement and foster the values embodied in the holy text.
