JEDDAH: The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones will be hosting the finals of the Drone Racing League (DRL) on Sept. 14.
The finals of the competition will be held at the King Abdullah Economic City in Makkah, outlining the Kingdom’s interest in advancing its programming and drones sector, as well as supporting youth who take part in it.
Nouf Al-Rakan, the federation’s head, said hosting the competition’s finals reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to develop the programming and drones sector, and an extension of the technical development witnessed in Saudi Arabia.
She also noted that the step is amid the continuous efforts toward fulfilling Vision 2030 which aims to establish a digital society and make the kingdom the top destination for technology globally, and the biggest platform for supporting youth in all fields.
Al-Rakan said the upcoming event is under the direct patronage and support of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federation, Royal Court adviser Saud bin Abdullah Al Qahtani.
Hosting DRL2018 will also grant Saudi youth the opportunity to meet and encounter this race’s most professional competitors, as well as attending training sessions in how to control drones using augmented reality technology.
The upcoming event will be the third edition of DRL and will witness the participation of professionals from the United States, Germany, France and Holland.
Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity and Programming hosts Drone Racing finals
Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity and Programming hosts Drone Racing finals
- The upcoming event will be the third edition of DRL and will witness the participation of professionals from the United States, Germany, France and Holland
- The finals of the competition will be held at the King Abdullah Economic City in Makkah
Jeddah Book Fair set to showcase rising Saudi literary scene
- This year’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage, with over 170 events including lectures, panel discussions and workshops
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to host the Jeddah Book Fair from Dec. 11 to 20 at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 1,000 local and international publishing houses and agencies from 24 countries across 400 booths.
Held under the slogan “Jeddah Reads,” the fair is part of the commission’s “Saudi Reads” campaign, which seeks to strengthen the Saudi literary landscape by encouraging reading and creating meaningful engagement between authors and audiences.
Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasil, CEO of the commission, said the Jeddah Book Fair reflects the leadership’s continued commitment to cultural development and the rapid growth of the Kingdom’s literature, publishing and translation sector.
He highlighted the fair’s interactive programs for publishers, authors, translators and the public, which are designed to enhance content quality, support creative development and foster knowledge partnerships.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Jeddah Book Fair seeks to strengthen the Saudi literary landscape by encouraging reading and creating meaningful engagement between authors and audiences.
• It will host prominent writers, thinkers and cultural figures from Saudi Arabia and abroad, offering a 10-day schedule of literary, intellectual and scientific events.
• The fair will continue to support emerging Saudi voices through the Saudi Authors’ Corner for self-published writers.
The event also reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a cultural hub attracting major publishers, content creators and investors.
This year’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage, with over 170 events including lectures, panel discussions and workshops. A dedicated children’s zone will feature literary and entertainment activities tailored to young visitors, along with competitions to inspire reading and creativity.
The fair will host prominent writers, thinkers and cultural figures from Saudi Arabia and abroad, offering a 10-day schedule of literary, intellectual and scientific events.
Book-signing stations will give readers the chance to meet their favorite authors, while cultural organizations, community groups and universities will present their latest publications and initiatives.
A manga and anime zone will highlight collectibles from the genre, alongside specialized books. A discounted books section will also be available to promote wider access to reading.
The fair will continue to support emerging Saudi voices through the Saudi Authors’ Corner for self-published writers, where hundreds of titles across literary and cultural fields will be showcased, underscoring the fair’s role in nurturing local talent and enriching the Kingdom’s evolving literary scene.
