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Abdulrahman Bin Saleh al-Shubaily (1944-2019) was a Saudi media professional, researcher, and historian. He established radio and television in Riyadh City . No media professional before him had ever interviewed the kings of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at that time. In 1992, he presented a television program titled 'Mu'tamar Sahafi' (Press Conference), during which he interviewed King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz , King Salman Bin Abdulaziz (then the Governor of Riyadh), and Prince Nayef B...

Abdulaziz Bin Ahmad al-Rifai (1924-1993) was a writer, researcher, poet, and one of the literary figures of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was among the founders of Alam al-Kutub Magazine, a local magazine specialized in introducing, critiquing, and evaluating books. He established the weekly 'al-Rifai Forum', one of the oldest cultural forums in Saudi Arabia, which continued for nearly thirty years. Life of Abdulaziz al-Rifai Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed al-Rifai was born in Umluj Governorat...

Jawad Hussain Mohammed al-Ramadan (1936 - July 11, 2018) was a writer, author, and historian from al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He quit working in sewing cloaks (Mishlah) to devote himself to writing and researching the history of the scholars and writers of al-Ahsa, al-Qatif , and Bahrain. He received his education at al-Kuttab and traveled between al-Ahsa, Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria to seek knowledge and research books, periodicals, and manuscripts....

Saad Abdulrahman Al-Bawardi  (1930-2025) was a Saudi poet, journalist, and columnist. He was described as the founder of the school of realistic poetry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He established Al-Isha'a Magazine in Al-Khobar and was awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz of First Class in 2014. Life of Saad Al-Bawardi Saad Al-Bawardi was born and studied in Shaqra Governorate , northwest of the capital city of Riyadh . He later moved to Unaizah Governorate in Qassim Province and then t...

Abbas Faig Ghazzawi (1932–2005) is a broadcaster, writer, media figure, and diplomat. He served as the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Germany, Chad, and Tunisia and was awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz Al Saud of Excellent Class in 1978. Life of Abbas Ghazzawi Abbas Ghazzawi was born in al-Falaq District in Makkah al-Mukarramah . He completed his elementary education at the Saudi School in al-Mu'alla and his secondary education at the Preparatory School for Sch...

Maziad al-Subai'i (born 1959) is a Saudi media personality who worked as a news anchor and presenter for various programs on Saudi television . His voice became associated with broadcasting news, Royal Orders, speeches, and coverage of holidays and seasonal events. His career spanned approximately thirty years, beginning in the 1980s. Life of Maziad al-Subai’i Maziad al-Subai’i was born in al-Khobar City, Eastern Province , where he grew up and completed his elementary and intermediate...

Mohammed al-Tuwayan (1945-2025) was a Saudi actor and writer who presented several theatrical and television works, such as the series ' Awdat Aswid.' In 2024, he received the Theater and Performing Arts Award in its fourth edition as part of the National Cultural Awards Initiative. Life of Mohammed al-Tuwayan in acting and theater Mohammed al-Tuwayan was born in Amman, the capital of Jordan, but his origins trace back to Qassim Province , specifically Buraydah City . His father was a...

Diya al-Din Bin Hamzah Rajab (1916-1977) was a writer, poet, jurist, judge, and one of the prominent columnists of his time. He was among the founders of al-Madina Newspaper , served as the Director General of Endowments, was a member of the Shura Council , and was a legal advisor to the Holy Makkah Municipality . He also presented several radio programs and discussions on religion and culture. Life of Diya al-Din Rajab Diya al-Din Bin Hamza Rajab was born and raised in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah...

Saad al-Obaid (1945-2020) was a Saudi visual artist who lived for about seventy-five years, sixty of which were spent in art. He contributed to the development of the Saudi visual arts movement. Throughout his career, he was renowned for only using four primary colors—red, blue, yellow, and white—creating all other colors from them. He represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in ninety exhibitions and events worldwide. He also established the 'Forum' for Fine Arts Hall, and his wor...

Hussein Bin Ali Arab (1920-2002) was a poet, journalist, and the first Minister of Hajj and Endowments (currently Hajj and Umrah) after its establishment in 1961. He introduced the Law of Institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He served as General Director and Deputy Undersecretary at the ‏ Ministry of Interior ‏. He was also Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Sawt al-Hijaz . He wrote approximately 119 poems, totaling 616 pages, some of which were translated into German and English. Life of Hu...

Mujab al-Zahrani (born in 1954) is a Saudi critic and academic. He worked as a faculty member at King Saud University (KSU) and al-Yamamah University , and served as the director of the Arab World Institute in the French capital, Paris, for six years. He was also a member of several scientific and cultural journals. Academic qualifications of Mujab al-Zahrani Mujab al-Zahrani obtained a bachelor's degree in Arabic language and literature from the College of Education at KSU in Riyadh . In ...

Hassan Mustafa al-Sairafi (1918–2008) was a Saudi poet and literary figure with interests in folk and lyrical heritage, as well as in sports. He contributed to the establishment of al-Madinah Literary Club and several sports clubs in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , and served as the president of al-Nahda Club there. Life of Hassan al-Sairafi Hassan Mustafa al-Sairafi was born in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. He began his education at al-Kuttab (traditional Quranic school), where he learned reading, wr...