Nasher Lends Strong Support to Culture in Saudi Arabia

Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA
Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA
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Nasher Lends Strong Support to Culture in Saudi Arabia

Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA
Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA

Nasher, the first publishing house affiliated with the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, is striving to give a boost to the cultural movement by launching and publishing its works during 2024, in a step that reflects the Kingdom's ambitious cultural vision and paves the way for a brighter future for literary publishing in Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.
Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications, most notably three books about adventure tourism in the Kingdom, including the book "Al Dalila", which sheds light on six adventure routes in the Kingdom.
The book was published in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the Saudi Sports for All Federation, and targets travel lovers and adventure enthusiasts, as it highlights the heritage and natural sites in the Kingdom's regions.
It displays a barcode that gives access to data about each site, including hotels and services. It was designed in cooperation with Saudi Tourism Authority to attract more tourists.
The book gives a wealth of references to adventurers and camping enthusiasts. To ensure wider reach, Nasher is working on translating this book into several languages and displaying it in 25 countries.
Among Nasher publications is also the “Blue Kingdom”, a comprehensive guide for diving enthusiasts in the Red Sea, be they beginners or professionals, with a barcode detailing diving, and island locations.
In the book “Shdad”, photographer Ibrahim Sarhan took three years to document traditional camel races and Bedouin culture in Tabuk region.



Dubai’s 9th Reading Box Explores Beauty of Storytelling

The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM
The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM
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Dubai’s 9th Reading Box Explores Beauty of Storytelling

The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM
The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has revealed the details of the ninth Reading Box, which will be held from October 9 to 18 at City Centre Mirdif. The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Saturday.

This is part of Dubai Culture's commitment to supporting the National Literacy Strategy 2016–2026, which aims to embed cultural values within society and make reading a daily habit, it said.

The initiative, which falls under the umbrella of the School of Life initiative, features 55 inspiring sessions, poetry evenings and creative workshops. These activities will offer visitors the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, develop skills in storytelling, literary writing, and Arabic calligraphy, and engage in conversations with a select group of writers, intellectuals, poets, and heritage experts from the UAE and abroad.

Eiman Al Hammadi, Manager of Libraries Affairs Section at Dubai Culture, affirmed the importance of the initiative and its role in creating new avenues for knowledge enhancement among the community.

“Reading Box is an innovative and vital platform that spreads the culture of reading, encouraging individuals to access various knowledge sources, and enabling them to develop leadership and creative thinking skills through a rich program of sessions that highlight the vibrancy of Dubai's literary scene and its significant cultural momentum,” said Al Hammadi.