Umm Al-Qura University participated in the Saudi Kingdom's Pavilion in the Vienna International Book Fair. The participation included the presentation of the most prominent scientific and research books, in several fields.

His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Austria, opened the Kingdom's Pavilion in the presence of the Saudi Cultural Attaché.

During his tour of the fair, His Highness visited the corner of Umm Al-Qura University. He listened to a detailed explanation on the university's exhibits by members of the university delegation, Dr. Hassan Al-Thubaiti and Mr. Naseer Al-Sharif. The university offered His Highness and the Cultural Attaché some gifts.

The university delegation participating in the fair is headed by Dr. Hanadi Al-Buhairi, and its members are Dr. Hasan Al-Thubaiti, Mr. Naseer Al-Sharif, Mr. Maher Marshant, Mr. Faiz Al-Juhani, Mr. Basim Sindi, Mr. Ibrahim Majeed, Dr. Ghada Al-Uqla, and Dr. Maatouqah Abul-Naja.