One of the most renowned Saudi and Arab poets speaks to Al Majalla about his upcoming television programme and the Kingdom's literary and cultural expansion.

On the centenary of Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet', Al Majalla reflects on its universal message and why it resonated with so many around the world

The award-winning Saudi poet says the renaissance of his country's poetry scene is a continuation of the Arab poetic renaissance of Mahmoud Darwish, Nizar Qabbani, and other great Arab poets.

On the centenary of his birth, Al Majalla takes a look at his immense contribution as the world he belonged to, and helped shape, no longer seems to exist

Poets such as Badr Shakir al-Sayyab, Salah Abd al-Sabour, Khalil Hawi, and Mahmoud Darwish were said to have been influenced by Eliot; we examine the depth of this inspiration.

Arabic poetry had a profound impact on human civilisation and enjoys a deservedly high status in world art and literature

Veteran Lebanese poet describes the decay of in-person interaction and the city amid the rise of technology