Sales initiative for cottage industry families in Jeddah
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Sales initiative for cottage industry families in Jeddah
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The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income. (SPA)
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The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income. (SPA)
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The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income. (SPA)
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The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income. (SPA)
Sales initiative for cottage industry families in Jeddah
The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income, the Saudi Press Agency reported
Updated 30 July 2025
Arab News
JEDDAH: Monteja, a charitable society for families working in the cottage industry in the Makkah region, has launched the Sales Outlets initiative to support producer families in Historic Jeddah.
The initiative provides equipped booths as outlets to showcase products, a major step toward self-sufficiency and establishing a sustainable source of income, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Essam Al-Basrawi, the society’s chairman, said that the first phase of the initiative includes 20 families, with future expansion phases planned to increase the number of outlets and locations within Jeddah governorate.
Maram Hameed Al-Deen, the society’s executive director, praised the support provided by the Ministry of Culture and the Historic Jeddah District Program, which enabled the launch of the initiative.
She added that Monteja aims to reach a larger segment of its registered members, totaling more than 7,000 families working in the cottage industry in Jeddah.
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.
