Saudi Arabia marks World Book and Copyright Day

People across the Kingdom are being encouraged to pick up a book and get reading to mark World Book and Copyright Day. (File/AFP)
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Updated 23 April 2023
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Saudi Arabia marks World Book and Copyright Day

  • Annual event seeks to promote reading, support publishers, writers

JEDDAH: People across the Kingdom are being encouraged to pick up a book and get reading to mark World Book and Copyright Day, which fell on Sunday.

The government has been keen to promote literary activities throughout the country as well as highlighting books as a major source of knowledge and creativity.

World Book and Copyright Day was established by UNESCO to promote literature, support publishers and writers, and encourage reading among people from all segments of society.

The Kingdom is also keen to enhance the role of libraries as pillars of culture and preservers of heritage.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.