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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...

Tariq Abdul Hakim (1919 - 2012) is a musician, culture and art historian, and a pioneer ‎of the art movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He introduced string instruments to Saudi ‎tunes and was named the “Dean of the modern Saudi song”. Abdul Hakim is considered the first ‎martial music artist, and the first Arab musician to receive the UNESCO International Music Prize. ‎Moreover, his music was the one to be chosen for all formal events and royal receptions.‎ Tariq Abdul Hakim...

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...

Abdullah Mohammed al-Ghathami (born in 1946), is a Saudi writer and critic. He was a former faculty member at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah and King Saud University in Riyadh. He held membership in several authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Abdullah al-Ghathami's academic qualifications He was born in the governorate of Unayzah in Qassim Province and obtained his high school diploma from the Scientific Institute in Unayzah in 1965. He earned a bachelor's degree in Arabi...

Nasser Bin Qassim al-Qasabi (born in 1961) is a Saudi actor and the president of the first professional association for theater  and performing arts since 2021. He graduated from the College of Agriculture at King Saud University in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and began his artistic career in the university theater. The life of Nasser al-Qasabi He was born in the capital Riyadh on November 22, 1961. He studied at King Saud University's College of Agriculture and ...

Talal Maddah (1940-2000) was a Saudi singer and composer. He is one of the singers who introduced Saudi songs to the world by performing in front of thousands of audiences in several American and European cities. He released about seventy albums, and his songs include 'The Earth's Voice', 'Guitar of the East' and 'Knight of the Saudi Song.' Life of Talal Maddah Talal Maddah was born in Makkah al-Mukarramah as Talal Bin Abdul-Sheikh Bin Ahmed Bin Jaafar al-Jabr...

Mohammed Abdu (born on June 12, 1949) is a Saudi singer and composer. He was also known as 'Abu Noura' and nicknamed 'Artist of the Arabs.' He began his singing career in the early 1960s, performing at concerts and festivals inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including a London concert in 1997. He composed and sang 'Fawka Ham al-Sahab'  , one of the famous Saudi patriotic songs. Life of Mohammed Abdu He was born in ad-Darb Governorate in Jazan Provinc...