Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz
His Royal Highness Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (born 1956) is a Saudi novelist and researcher listed among the literary figures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Education of Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud
Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud earned his high school diploma from the Modern Institute of the Capital in the capital, Riyadh. He then obtained a bachelor's degree from the Department of Media at the College of Arts at King Saud University (KSU), followed by a master's degree from the same university. He later earned his doctorate in sociology from the College of Arts at Cairo University, where he presented a dissertation titled 'The Social Impact of Television Advertisements on Saudi Families Living in Riyadh.'
Professional life of Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud
Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud worked in the government sector for nearly seventeen years, from 1981 to 1998. He also served as an adjunct professor at KSU. Additionally, He held several sport-related positions, including Vice President of the Board of Directors at Al-Nassr Club for four years, after which he was appointed Chairman of the Club's Honorary Members Committee.
Literary works of Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud
Prince Saif Al-Islam Bin Saud has authored three novels: 'Qalb min Benqalan' (A Heart from Bengalen), published in 2004; 'Taneen' (Buzzing), published in 2006; and 'Al-Kanz At-Turki' (The Turkish Treasure), published in 2007. He also wrote several weekly columns in various Saudi newspapers, some of which were compiled into a book titled 'Tanhidat Al-Arabi Al-Akhirah' (The Arab's Last Sigh). Additionally, he contributed to the production of cultural and literary radio programs for Saudi radio.
Sources
Dictionary of Literature and Writers in Saudi Arabia. King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), 2013.