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The Poet of King Abdulaziz is Ahmed Bin Ibrahim al-Ghazzawi (1900 - 1981), a Saudi writer, poet, historian, and researcher. He was given the title of the poet of King Abdulaziz by King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1933. He is considered one of the first generation of al-Hijaz writers and a pioneer of the literary Renaissance in the modern era. He was known for his journalistic writings and proficiency in the Arabic language. King Abdulaziz entrusted him with editing Umm al-Qura , and la...

Lama Ibrahim al-Shethry is a Saudi journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Sayidaty Magazine and al-Jamila Magazine, and Digital Content Director at Hia Magazine. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalist Association. Lama al-Shethry's academic qualifications Lama al-Shethry obtained her bachelor's degree in English from King Saud University , Riyadh  City, in 2002. She later obtained a Master's in Marketing and Communications from Middlesex University, Dubai...

Omar Noah Fallatah (Kadars) (1933-2002) was a pioneering Saudi musician and a song figure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nicknamed 'Omar Kadars', he played a pivotal role in establishing the modern school of Saudi music and introduced Saudi songs and composers to a wider international audience. His compositions form a significant part of Saudi music history. He mentored Mohammed Abdu and composed some of his most famous songs. Notably, Kadars was the first to compose and sing a song ...

Noor Osama Nugali is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Arab News and a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalists Association. Noor Nugali's professional life Noor Nugali began her career at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs , serving three years from 2014 to 2017. Then, she worked as a reporter and columnist for the Saudi Gazette and the English newspaper 'The National' in UAE. In 2017, she joined Arab News, and in 2024, she was appointed as Deputy Editor-in-Chief...

Ebrahim Bin Hamad al-Kazi (1925–2020) was a Saudi director, actor, and playwright. Al-Kazi was born in India and is one of its drama founders. He is one of the joint cultural icons between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India. He trained a group of Bollywood stars and was called the 'Giant of Indian Literature' and the 'Godfather of Indian Theater'. Al-Kazi founded a special theatrical group and established a theatrical library in New Delhi. He is one of the most influent...

Adhwan Mohammed al-Ahmari is the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalists Association, editor-in-chief of Independent Arabia, and the presenter of 'al-Madar talk show'. He began his journalistic career in the Saudi newspaper al-Watan, then worked in al-Hayat and Asharq al-Awsat newspapers. Academic qualifications He joined King Saud University in Riyadh and obtained a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2007. He completed his postgraduate studies at New York Univer...

Hamza Qublan al-Muzaini (born in 1944) is a Saudi academic, linguist, writer, translator, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. Early life and education He was born in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and was educated there until completing secondary school. He then joined Riyadh University's (currently known as King Saud University) literature college in the capital, Riyadh, where he obtained his undergradua...

Mohammed Hassan Faqi (1914 - 2004) was a journalist, diplomat, writer, poet, and literary figure. He is considered one of the pioneers of journalism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He wrote on history and philosophy and published numerous works and poetry collections. He received several commendations and literary awards. Life Mohammed Hassan Faqi was born and raised in Makkah al-Mukarramah. He received his education at al-Falah School, where he later graduated. He began teaching at an early ag...

Ghazi al-Gosaibi (1940 - 2010) was a multi-talented individual known as a poet, novelist, and the first Minister of Industry and Electricity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was highly prolific, publishing approximately seventy books throughout his lifetime, averaging one book per year. His novel 'al-Usfuriyah' was recognized as one of the top thirty-five Arabic novels. Additionally, al-Gosaibi wrote lyrical poetry, with one of his most notable works, 'Ajal Nahnu al-Hijaz wa Na...

Abdo Mohammed Khal (born 1962) is a novelist and storyteller, counted among the most prominent writers of short stories and novels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is the first Saudi to win the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (Booker). He has authored approximately eighteen books, spanning novels, stories, and myths, showcasing his prolific writing prowess. With a career spanning forty years, he has published over ten thousand articles since the early 1980s. His debut novel, 'Deat...

Mohammed Bin Rotayyan al-Shammari is a Saudi writer, journalist, and poet. He published articles, short stories, and colloquial poems in several local and Arab newspapers and magazines. He spent his childhood in the State of Kuwait, where he went to primary school. He began publishing in the Saudi and Gulf press in 1992. Professional career He covered several literary genres, including short stories, essays, and colloquial poems. He shared his writings in a number of Arab newspapers and publica...

Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Nasser al-Sudairi (1944-2017) is a Saudi journalist, media personality and writer. He is one of the pillars of journalism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was bestowed with the title King of Journalism by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and headed the Saudi Journalists Association. Additionally, al-Sudairi was the first president of the Gulf Press Union, served as the editor-in-chief of al-Riyadh newspaper from 1974 to 2015, and authored several collections of short...