Saudi culture

Known as the "ships of the desert", camels are regularly featured in Arabic poetry, stories and art, signifying their esteemed position in society.

With so many high-quality offerings in Saudi cinema, films must rise to a very high bar to impress audiences. Abdelelah Alqurashi's latest film falls short.

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.

Tayma is linked to the renowned tales of the deeds of its ruler, Al-Samaw'al. But archaeological findings have revealed something much greater there – an ancient Eastern metropolis of great stature.

Not only is cultural development great for citizens, but it is expected to add more than 5% to the GDP by 2030