Arab News Editor in Chief Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi hosted a banquet for editors in chief of local print and online publications, Shoura Council members, representative of the Ministry of Culture and Information, prominent writers and columnists in Jeddah on Wednesday. In this group photo are, from left: Shoura Council member Dr. Zuhair Al-Harthi; columnist Abdullah Bijad; Al-Yaum Editor in Chief Abdulwahab Al-Faiz; well-known columnist Yusuf Al-Kuwailet; Al-Watan Editor in Chief Dr. Othman Al-Sini; Ministry of Culture and Information’s Mansoor Al-Ghamdi; Arab News Editor in Chief Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi; Alsharq Editor in Chief Khalid Bo-Ali; Al-Bilad Editor in Chief Ali Al-Hassoun; Al-Madinah Editor in Chief Fahad Al-Aqran; Dr. Fahad Al-Harthi; Al Ekhbariya TV Director General Jasser Al-Jasser; Al-Jazirah Editor in Chief Khaled Al-Malik; Okaz Editor in Chief Mohammed Mokhtar Al-Fal; Al-Hayat Editor in Chief Saud Al-Rayyes; and Ajel Editor in Chief Ibrahim Al-Majid. Sabq Editor in Chief Ali Al-Hazmi also attended the dinner.
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.
