JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari met with his Iraqi counterpart Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani, the minister of culture, antiquities and tourism, in Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.
The two met on the sidelines of the fifth session of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council.
Al-Dosari who is chairman of the Saudi side of the Cultural, Media and Islamic Affairs Committee emanating from the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, and Al-Badrani reviewed the committee’s achievements, as well as proposed new initiatives and the mechanism for following up on their implementation.
The two parties also discussed ways to activate the memorandums of understanding signed within the framework of the committee’s work and issues of common interest between the two brotherly countries.
Saudi media minister meets Iraqi minister of culture
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Saudi media minister meets Iraqi minister of culture
- Two ministers met on the sidelines of the 5th session of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
