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A pilgrim completes the necessary procedures at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah before traveling to his home country. (SPA)
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A pilgrim completes the necessary procedures at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah before traveling to their home country. (SPA)
Hajj pilgrims continue to leave Madinah after visiting the Prophet’s Mosque
Airport in Madinah said pilgrims are entitled to purchase one five liter bottle of Zamzam as they depart
As of Tuesday, a total of 125,137 pilgrims have visited Madinah during the period after Hajj
Updated 20 July 2022
Arab News
RIYADH: Hajj pilgrims are continuing to leave the Kingdom through Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah after visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in the holy city.
As of Tuesday, a total of 125,137 pilgrims have visited Madinah during the period after the annual pilgrimage, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The airport said that each pilgrim is entitled to purchase one five liter bottle of Zamzam water as they depart the Kingdom.
Pilgrims can buy their bottle in front of the Hajj terminal at the airport by presenting their passport and a fee of SR8.50.
The bottle will be checked in through a dedicated conveyor, the airport said.
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
Updated 09 December 2025
Arab News
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.
Jeddah Book Fair’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage. (Supplied/@saudibookfairs)
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.
