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Jeddah Book Fair Highlights World Arabic Language Day with Discussion on Literature’s Global Reach

The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
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Jeddah Book Fair Highlights World Arabic Language Day with Discussion on Literature’s Global Reach

The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission

As part of its World Arabic Language Day celebration, the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 has organized a panel discussion on expanding Arabic literature’s global reach.

The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. Several female academics and other literature enthusiasts took part.

The panel discussed the concept of world literature and its relationship to comparative literature, stressing that opening Arabic texts to the world’s literature requires moving beyond local geographic boundaries and engaging in wider circles of reception and circulation.

The discussion also highlighted the key role of the press and media in conveying literary texts and reaching global readers, while praising Saudi efforts to internationalize Arabic literature through clear plans and strategies as a sustainable institutional approach.

The panel is part of the commission’s efforts to mark global occasions linked to Arabic literature and culture within an integrated cultural program offered by the Jeddah Book Fair, which continues to welcome visitors until December 20, with Saudi and Arab publishing houses showcasing the latest literary releases.

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Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

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Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Film Commission logo
The Saudi Film Commission logo

The Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf cinematic works, in the National Film Archive collection.

This step comes as part of the commission's efforts to preserve cinematic heritage, make these productions accessible to researchers, creators, and future generations, and highlight Arab cinematic works of cultural and historical significance, SPA reported.

Directed by Kuwaiti filmmaker Khalid Al-Siddiq in 1972, "Bas Ya Bahar" is the first full-length Kuwaiti feature film and one of the most important works in the history of Gulf cinema.

The film sheds light on the lives and hardships of pearl divers in their search for pearls before the discovery of oil, portraying the challenges faced by Gulf communities during that era.

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Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA
Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA
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Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA
Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by Indian artist Subodh Gupta, reflecting Riyadh's continued transformation into an open-air museum woven into the fabric of daily life.

The two works carry complementary themes—the first exploring movement and progress, the second evoking memory and human connection, together expressing a city undergoing rapid transformation while preserving its human and cultural dimension, SPA reported.

Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital, with new works planned for 2026, featuring artists from 47 countries alongside Saudi artists, making it one of the largest public art initiatives globally.

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)
The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)
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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)
The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774 archaeological discoveries across three survey areas: Al Suwayriqiyah, Al Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites, yielding 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 Thamudic inscriptions, 1,259 rock art panels, 11 stone structures, three historical palaces, two caravan routes, and four wells.

Among the most notable finds are rock inscriptions bearing the name of Omar bin Al-Khattab, alongside Arabic poetry engraved on rock faces, significantly elevating the site's cultural and historical value.

The commission stressed its commitment to continuing survey and documentation programs, in support of Saudi Vision 2030's objectives to preserve cultural heritage across the Kingdom.