Saudi Translation Movement Witnesses Surge in Publications

Translation has become an urgent necessity to keep pace with civilizational progress and exchange of knowledge (SPA)
Translation has become an urgent necessity to keep pace with civilizational progress and exchange of knowledge (SPA)
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Saudi Translation Movement Witnesses Surge in Publications

Translation has become an urgent necessity to keep pace with civilizational progress and exchange of knowledge (SPA)
Translation has become an urgent necessity to keep pace with civilizational progress and exchange of knowledge (SPA)

A Saudi initiative has translated ancient Arabic poems into Italian, making them accessible to a wider audience in an effort to showcase Arab literary heritage and culture on a global scale.

The translated book of odes presents the first complete Italian edition of these poems.

Supported by the “Tarjim” initiative by the Saudi Authority for Literature, Publishing, and Translation, this move highlights the Kingdom’s vibrant cultural scene since the launch of the National Culture Strategy in 2021.

The latest cultural report from Saudi Arabia’s Culture Ministry highlighted the success of the Tarjim initiative. This initiative aims to boost Saudi publishing and translation efforts.

In 2022, it translated 524 works into 12 languages, with English leading at 75.37%, followed by French at 10.26%.

The initiative translated 341 books from 26 publishers across 20 subjects, with male translators making up about 72% of the translations. The remaining 28% was done by female translators.

Novels ranked third in translated works at around 15%, after educational children’s books and philosophy.

In 2023, the initiative saw even more success, translating over a thousand editions between Arabic and other languages, involving about 22 global languages and engaging over 500 international translators.



Diriyah Company Unveils ‘Diriyah House’ in London to Expand Global Reach 

Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)
Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)
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Diriyah Company Unveils ‘Diriyah House’ in London to Expand Global Reach 

Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)
Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)

Diriyah Company announced the launch of "Diriyah House" in London’s One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, marking a strategic move to strengthen its global presence and attract international investment, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah, a cultural destination in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, projected to welcome more than 50 million visits annually by 2030.

The house features a marketing suite showcasing the Diriyah Masterplan and offers interactive content that enables visitors to explore the vision and components of the masterplan in a modern and engaging format aligned with global investor expectations.

Commenting on the occasion, Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo said: “We are thrilled to launch the Diriyah House in the heart of London, where our team will present Diriyah’s story on a global stage through a distinctive experience worthy of its heritage.”

“This step advances our international reach as we build one of the world’s most iconic destinations rooted in the Kingdom’s history, culture, and identity.”

Diriyah House is set to officially open in early July 2025 in partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty, which will operate the facility.