Saudi Author Nasser al-Jassem Releases Tenth Story Collection

New book by Nasser al-Jassem
New book by Nasser al-Jassem
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Saudi Author Nasser al-Jassem Releases Tenth Story Collection

New book by Nasser al-Jassem
New book by Nasser al-Jassem

Saudi novelist and storyteller Nasser al-Jassem released a new story collection entitled "The Blackboard of Love." The collection was published by Adab Publishing as part of the "100 Book Project" supported by the Saudi cultural fund.

The cover of the book features a painting by Artist Abdelaziz al-Awaji.

This is the author’s tenth collection after a number of previous publications.

The new collection features different kinds of stories compared to its precedents. Consisting of 84 pages, the new book embraces several stories, including ‘The Iraqi Dust’ (The Blackboard of Love), ‘The Russian’ (Madiha), ‘The Cheeks Bridge’ (the diabolic color), ‘The Red Wind’, ‘The Face of the Girl’ (Mayyas) and ‘Father of the Rings’.



Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
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Winter at Tantora Festival Begins in AlUla

Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)
Winter at Tantora Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)

This year's Winter at Tantora Festival opened Thursday in AlUla, celebrating the region's unique blend of art, culture, and heritage.
The festival, part of ongoing efforts to position AlUla as a premier global tourist destination, will run until January 11. The opening day attracted a large number of visitors who enjoyed a variety of cultural and heritage activities, including live musical performances, art exhibitions, guided tours to archaeological sites, and traditional folk-art displays, said the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
The festival features a rich program of activities catering to all ages, including workshops, interactive experiences, and culinary events that highlight local cuisine. It also provides an opportunity to explore traditional wedding customs, offering visitors an authentic insight into Saudi culture.
Winter at Tantora is one of the flagship initiatives supporting tourism and heritage as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, and it serves as a platform for cultural exchange, bringing together attendees from around the world.