The Riyadh International Book Fair is a trade fair for displaying and selling books. It is one of the most important Arab book fairs regarding the number of visitors, sales volume, diversity of cultural programs, and number of publishing houses. In its first edition, supervised by the Ministry of Culture and held in 2021, more than one thousand local and international publishing houses participated. The fair, held in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , lasts ten days and is vi...
Book Fairs in Saudi Universities are among the cultural events and activities held at many public universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Deanship of Library Affairs at each university, these fairs feature participation from publishing houses, government and private institutions, and charitable organizations. Princess Nourah University Book Fair Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University hosts an annual book fair that includes programs, discussion sessions, and training w...
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction represents one of the most important Arab literature awards, as it supports winning novels by publishing and translating them into several languages. Since its launch in 2007, a number of Saudi writers have won the prize for their novels, which are: Turmi Bisharar (Throwing Sparks) A novel written by Abdo Khal who was the first Saudi novel to win the prize in 2010. Tawq Al-Hamam (The Dove's Necklace) A novel written by Raja'a Alem who was awa...
Archaeology Magazine is a specialized scientific e-magazine licensed by the Ministry of Media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, issued in both English and Arabic. One of its goals is to disseminate science and information through the internet, collect miscellaneous research in the Arab world, and publish it on the website. Archaeology Magazine's coverage Archaeology Magazine collects and publishes Arab and international articles and news. It also follows up and covers exhibitions, conference...
Arrajol Magazine is a monthly Saudi magazine published by the Saudi Research and Media Group . Its first issue was launched in 1992. The magazine specializes in men's interests and their world, publishing its content through monthly printed editions, as well as readable and visual digital platforms. Arrajol Magazine content Arrajol Magazine, in its monthly issue, presents articles by Saudi, Arab, and international writers. It covers sections on fashion, perfumes, men's elegance, engin...
Sayidaty Magazine is a Saudi magazine targeting women across the Arab world, particularly in the Gulf region. Founded in 1981, it offers content that caters to the interests of the Arab family, covering cultural, artistic, and entertainment topics. Sayidaty Magazine is headquartered in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has a branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sayidaty Magazine is published by the Saudi Research and Publishing Company, one of the companies of the Saudi...
The Literature Everywhere Initiative is a Saudi initiative that supports creators of literary content of all kinds. It was launched by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission under the Ministry of Culture. The initiative aims to display literary content in public spaces, allowing visitors to benefit from their waiting times through a virtual platform. How the initiative works The Literature Everywhere Initiative operates through two tracks: The short story track and the Literatur...
The Project of Syriac Sources for the History and Civilization of the Arabs and Arabia is a scientific project affiliated with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah). The project focuses on compiling and translating texts from Syriac heritage sources that are directly related to the history of the Arabian Peninsula, Arabs, and Islamic history. It was launched on August 4, 2022. Objectives of the project The project of Syriac Sources for the History and Civilizatio...
Qawafel Magazine is a quarterly literary magazine published by the Riyadh Literary Club, specializing in criticism and culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its first issue was released in March 1993, under the supervision of the then-club president, Abdullah Idris. Qawafel Magazine was later overseen by several literati, including Mohammed al-Rabee, Saad al-Bazei, and Abdullah al-Washmi. Numerous writers and academics have consistently held positions on its editorial board. Topics of Qawafel...
Around eighty-four public libraries exist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spreading across its provinces, governorates, and cities. These libraries provide services to all segments of society for free. They are visited by students from various educational stages, researchers, and anyone interested in reading and expanding their knowledge in various fields. As part of its strategy, the Libraries Commission plans to increase the number of public libraries to 153 by 2030 and develop them to includ...
Makken Initiative is a developmental educational initiative targeting Saudi Arabian university graduates enrolled in university programs related to e-learning to help them obtain at least one professional certificate. The initiative covers all university programs related to e-learning and educational technologies, including higher diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and postgraduate studies. This initiative is provided by the National eLearning Center (NeLC), which has signed agreements with Sau...
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra Center, is a global cultural center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located in Dhahran in the Eastern Province . It aims to promote human development and sustainability through science and innovation. It was ranked among the top one-hundred greatest sites in the world for the year 2018 and is one of the recommended sites to visit, according to Time magazine. It welcomes approximately one million visitors annually. Ithra Center seeks to achieve ...