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Banners and posters will feature QR codes so that everyone can access literature in public facilities. (Supplied) photos

New initiative set to make literature accessible across Saudi Arabia

  • Podcasts, audiobooks, poetry, short stories, comics will be freely available in public areas
  • Content will include Arab News’ ‘The Mayman Show’ podcast
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
(Twitter @mocsaudi_en)

Saudi poets gather for Al-Yamamah Poetry Caravan

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Special How e-books and audiobooks are expanding options for consuming Arabic literature

How e-books and audiobooks are expanding options for consuming Arabic literature

By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
Darah signs publishing house deals to globalize Saudi literature

Darah signs publishing house deals to globalize Saudi literature

By Arab News ·
Crowds flock to opening of the inaugural Madinah Book Fair

Crowds flock to opening of the inaugural Madinah Book Fair

By Nada Hameed ·
Saudi experts discuss role of book fairs in publishing sector

Saudi experts discuss role of book fairs in publishing sector

By SPA ·
Italy’s national stand, as guest of honor at the Algiers International Book Fair, will include an exhibition and a bookshop. (AFP/File Photo)

Italy guest of honor at International Book Fair in Algiers

By Francesco Bongarrà ·
International philosophy experts brainstorm at historic Riyadh conclave

International philosophy experts brainstorm at historic Riyadh conclave

By Lojien Ben Gassem ·
Riyadh book fair set to kick off next month

Riyadh book fair set to kick off next month

By SPA ·
The retreat aims to provide interaction between Saudi and international writers to stimulate a creative writing environment. (Screen grab from Twitter video: @MOCLiterature)

Saudi literature commission’s writing retreat begins in Soudah

By SPA ·
Austrian Handke and Poland’s Tokarczuk win Nobel literature prizes

Austrian Handke and Poland’s Tokarczuk win Nobel literature prizes

By Reuters ·
How Hajj has inspired art and literature through the ages

How Hajj has inspired art and literature through the ages

By Iain Akerman ·
Children’s author Judith Kerr, who wrote ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, dies

Children’s author Judith Kerr, who wrote ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, dies

By AFP ·

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