The famed Saudi writer tells Al Majalla why being a poet and a critic complement each other, how he channels emotion onto the page and why Vision 2030 has been revolutionary in the Saudi arts scene.

A commitment to economic diversity and sustainable spending shows in the Kingdom's 2024 fiscal plans, demonstrating the reach of its Vision 2030 reforms and determination to end oil dependency

The US wants to end the war by expanding the circle of mediators, involving Saudi Arabia, and placing the Abraham Accords on the table in exchange for a final settlement

The festival kicks off with the world premiere of the Saudi film "Inheritance", directed by Yasir Al-Yasiri, along with 35 other Saudi films.

The central theme of Riyadh Expo 2030, "Together we look forward to the future," reflects the depth of the Kingdom's aspirations and its readiness to play a leading role on the global stage

There is a new feverish race to invest in Africa, which has 30% of the world's mineral reserves and 40% of its gold deposits, as well as of cobalt, uranium, platinum, and chromium to boot.

The Kingdom has long backed the Palestinian cause and is using its global influence to bring about not only a ceasefire but a genuine and lasting peace.

Zoli, among Saudi Arabia's most prominent poets for nearly twenty-five years, is finishing two new poetry works. He lets Al Majalla in on one of his most important lessons – when to put down the pen.

Robust national capacities, the strength of institutions, and education and skills development should be at the top of the agenda in 2024 as the Kingdom pushes forward with Vision 2030

The political goal was a US and European effort to demonstrate the capacity for connectivity idea generation, or less generously, to try and out-China the Chinese Belt Road Initiative.