KSrelief continues aid for Syrians in their country, refugees in Jordan
Updated 19 September 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief continues to provide support for Syrians in their country, and for those who had sought refuge in Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
In Idlib’s Sarmada city, 1,047 food parcels and 1,047 health kits were distributed under the second phase of KSrelief’s 2025 aid project for the Syrian people.
In Sweida, KSrelief handed out 600 food and shelter kits to families.
And in Jindires of Aleppo province, shopping vouchers were given to 932 people to buy winter clothing from approved stores.
The assistance is a part of this year’s Kanaf winter clothing distribution project in Syria.
KSrelief also handed out shopping vouchers to Syrian refugee families and host communities in Maan, Irbid and Madaba under the third phase of the Kanaf project.
The beneficiaries – about of 2,200 individuals from 365 families – can purchase winter clothes from designated stores in the three Jordan governorates.
Jeddah Book Fair set to showcase rising Saudi literary scene
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Arab News
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.
