The 6th International Conference on the Holy Quran Studies, organized by King Fahd Chair for Islamic Studies at the Oriental and African College at the University of London, started here today in the attendance of a big number of British, European, American, Canadian, Saudi and other universities in the Arab World. In a key speech, Professor Mohammed Abdulhalim, Supervisor for the Chair, cast light on the constructive role of the chair in consolidating relations between Muslim scientists and researchers and their counterparts in the west. During the three-day conference, 35 studies will be discussed in eleven sessions. A number of university professors from Saudi universities, including Dr. Abdullatif bin Ibrahim Al-Hussein, Chairman of Sharia Department at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University, are taking part in the conference. --SPA
