International Prize for Arabic Fiction puts the spotlight on shortlisted books as well as the winner, raising profiles and sales, as the writer of The Farthest Horizon tells Al Majalla.
If Saudi Arabia wins the bid, Riyadh Expo 2030 will coincide with the completion of Vision 2030 cementing the Kingdom's commitment to modernisation and excellence
China says its engagement in the Middle East is strictly economic and has no intention of filling political vacuums left by the West. However, Bejing's assurances haven't eased their worries.
One of the main characters in the dramatic modernisation of the Saudi cultural scene opens up about her landmark rendition of the national anthem and moves to introduce the genre to the Arab world
The Kingdom already has already had success with sports investments, helping Newcastle United to the Champions League. Now it is bringing that approach home to the Saudi Pro football league.
The Kingdom's move to boost industry has defied Covid to bring in billions of dollars in foreign investment and boosted an array of local start-ups to bring new meaning to the Made in Saudi brand
Saudi pavilions at the 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair shone a spotlight on Saudi publishers, writers, and thought leaders. Saudi universities also had a remarkable presence.
The arrival of two Saudi astronauts into space is a big moment for the Arab world. And a reminder of the leading role Islamic nations have long held in humanity's understanding of the stars.
Exploration of the options available to Arab nationalists pursuing their perceived best interests across the Gulf prior to the birth of the Syrian state
The standoff in the Hormuz is not simply a question of whether Tehran can survive economic pressure, but whether Washington can sustain the pressure at an acceptable cost.
The Strait of Hormuz is now poised to become the primary arena of confrontation, with Iran relying on speedboat-driven guerrilla warfare to confront the US navy.
Former regime soldiers are stuck in limbo, as their undocumented status prevents them from working, travelling, and curbs family members' access to education, healthcare and social services