Diwan al-Basamat al-Mulawana (Poetry Collection: Colorful Smiles)

Diwan al-Basamat al-Mulawana (Poetry Collection: Colorful Smiles) is among the earliest Saudi publications. It was written by Hassan Abdullah al-Qurashi and printed at the Standard Printing Press in the city of Cairo in 1947. It was edited by the representative of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Egyptian territory, Rasheed Omar Sunbul, who also supervised its printing. The author dedicated the book to Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Al Saud in appreciation for his support of the literary movement in Saudi Arabia. The author also paid tribute to him by dedicating poetry verses to him at the beginning of the book.

The Poetry Collection: Colorful Smiles comprises sentimental poems that reflect the poet's romanticism, as mentioned by Mohammed Hassan Faqi in the preface he wrote about the poet and his poetry collection: "This book offers the best and most honest representation of his poetry character. You can feel that this poetry reflects the deepest feelings felt by the poet's soul where he was consciously able to portray and convey his feelings to you.” In his poetry collection, the poet also tackles some poetry themes and various everyday life topics, such as his poems entitled Unshudat al-Hayat (Ode to Life), al-Yateem (The Orphan), Qasida fi Rahmat al-Malek al-Latif (A Poem on the Mercy of the Gentle King), Unshudat al-Rabi' (Ode to Spring), al-Jamee'a al-Arabiya (The Arab League), and Mithak al-Umam al-Mutahida (Charter of the United Nations).

Hassan Abdullah al-Qurashi wrote the "Poetry Collection: Colorful Smiles," his first poetry collection, in addition to several other publications. These publications include: al-Ams al-Dae' (A Tale of Lost Days Gone by), Buhayrat al-Atash (Lake of Thirst), Diwan Filastin wa Kibriya' al-Jurh (the Poetry Collection of Palestine and the Glory of the Wound), Annat al-Saqiya (Wails and Laments of the Waterwheel), and Raheel al-Qawafel al-Dalla (Departure of the Wandering Caravans). He was born in the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah in 1926. He pursued his primary and secondary education at al-Falah School, and received the Saudi Scientific Institute diploma before relocating to Riyadh City where he obtained a bachelor's degree in history from the College of Arts at King Saud University. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in culture and literature from Arizona International University in 1983.

Careerwise, al-Qurashi held several positions at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy (currently known as the Ministry of Finance) before becoming the Director General of the Special Bureau. He also worked as chief broadcaster upon the establishment of the Saudi Radio. He worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador, where he was appointed as the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Mauritania. Al-Qurashi is among those who employed their poetry talents in favor of their diplomatic role, ultimately reflecting the Saudi cultural heritage. He passed away in 2004.