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Bandar Mohammed Al-Harbi (born 1977) is a Saudi writer and translator. He has served as Head of Publishing at the Ministry of Energy since 2023 and has received several national awards in the field of translation Education of Bandar Al-Harbi Bandar Al-Harbi earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from King Abdulaziz University in August 2001. Professional Career of Bandar Al-Harbi Bandar Al-Harbi began his career at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, where he worked from August 199...

Ali Mohammed Al-Hazmi (born 1970) is a Saudi writer and poet. He worked as a teacher and has published poems in Saudi and Arab newspapers. He has released several poetry collections and Diwans, some of which have been translated into English. He has received several Arab and international awards. Early life and education of Ali Al-Hazmi Ali Al-Hazmi was born in Damad Governorate in Jazan Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He completed his primary education there before enrolli...

Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Fakhri is a legal advisor, media professional, and writer. He is the president of the National Society for Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a member of the Permanent Arab Human Rights Committee at the Arab League. Academic and professional life of Khalid Al-Fakhri Khalid Al-Fakhri studied for a bachelor's degree in law at King Saud University and pursued a higher legal systems diploma. He has various experiences, including working in administrative deve...

Ahmed Saleh Qandil (1911–1979) was a Saudi poet and writer, belonging to the second generation of literary figures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Sawt Al-Hejaz Newspaper (currently Al-Bilad) and previously held the position of Director General of Hajj. Early life of Ahmed Qandil Ahmed Qandil was born in Jeddah City and studied at Al-Falah School, graduating in 1935. He began composing poetry in both classical Arabic and the Hejazi dialect at an early age. Prof...

Several lyric poets have emerged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Here is a list of five of them: Abdullah al-Faisal Prince Abdullah al-Faisal was a poet known for his romantic poetry and introspective themes. Most of his poems were written in classical Arabic, featuring a lyrical quality and rich poetic language. His works were performed by renowned Arab artists, most notably Umm Kulthum and Abdel Halim Hafez. 1 Ibrahim Khafaji Ibrahim Khafaji was one of the pioneers of the artistic movement in...

Abdulqader Mohammed Tash (1953–2004) was a Saudi media professional who served as editor-in-chief of several Saudi newspapers and participated in various radio and television programs. Early life and education of Abdulqader Tash Abdulqader Tash was born in Taif City in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province , where he completed his education from elementary through high school. He earned a bachelor's degree in Arabic language from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in 1975. He was later se...

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...