TAIF: The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has announced that the third edition of the Writers & Readers Festival will be held in Taif from Jan. 9-15, under the theme “Your Presence Matters.”

The selection of the city of Taif comes as an extension of its distinguished cultural standing, as a city listed within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and as the first Creative City of Literature in the Kingdom.

This status reflects Taif’s deep historical and cultural significance and its well-established presence in Saudi Arabia’s literary memory, granting the festival a distinctive dimension that brings together the authenticity of place and the modernity of experience, while strengthening the connection of generations with culture and knowledge.

The programs will feature a diverse lineup of literary sessions, intellectual discussions, and open literary dialogues. In addition, the festival will include innovative educational and youth-focused activities for children and young adults to foster a love of reading from an early age.

The organization of the third edition of the Writers & Readers Festival comes amid the growing cultural momentum witnessed in the Kingdom and the opening of new horizons for creativity and artistic expression.