المملكة: Today.. The Governor of Jeddah sponsors the launch of the “Reading the Text” forum with the participation of a group of critics
His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, will sponsor, this evening, Tuesday, the launch of the activities “Text Reading Forum” organized by the Jeddah Literary Association.
The organizing committee revealed that the current edition discusses the topic “The prospects for Saudi literature in light of The Kingdom’s Vision 2030AD and anticipating its future prospects” across eight main axes that reflect the development of the local creative experience.
The forum witnesses the honoring of the storyteller Muhammad Ali Quds as the Person of the Year, in recognition of his busy literary career, amid a remarkable presence of those interested in cultural affairs from inside and outside the Kingdom.
Foreseeing Literature and Vision
The eight axes of the forum vary to include the impact of the Saudi vision. 2030 in the transformations of literary genres and the construction of humanity, in addition to examining the prospects for investment and translation in Cultural Sector.
The organizers explained that the sessions will shed light on representations of place in contemporary Saudi literature, the development of digital discourse, and a review of new literary experiences that have emerged in light of the major national transformations.
This scientific movement aims to document the achievements of local literature and link them to the goals of the ambitious vision, in a way that ensures the sustainability of creativity and the development of critical reception tools to keep pace with accelerating global changes in various fields of knowledge. Humanity.
The distinguishing mark of culture
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jeddah Literary Society, Dr. Abdullah Awaqal Al-Sulami, told Al-Youm that the forum represents a milestone in the terrain of Saudi literature as it has continued for 22 years.
Al-Sulami stated that this cultural forum has approached a quarter of a century of giving, as it is frequented by major writers and its scientific output constitutes a fresh resource for researchers around the world through books and research. The court.
He pointed out that the outcome of the annual forum has become a major reference in which master’s and doctoral theses are recorded in Saudi and Arab universities, which confirms the solid scientific and literary value provided by this pioneering cultural gathering in the service of national identity.
Supporting cultural work
Dr. Al-Sulami praised the generous support that the forum receives from businessmen who believe in the importance of culture, and he singled out Sheikh Saeed Al-Anqari and Dr. Abdullah Dahlan.
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He stated that these men’s belief in cultural work and the sincerity it requires contributed to the continuation of the forum’s journey and the success of its outcomes, which have become a prominent landmark in the creative scene.
Al-Sulami concluded his speech by offering thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Governor of Jeddah for his continuous patronage and support, stressing that the combined efforts between the leadership, intellectuals and supporters is the primary driver for the success of events that befit the cultural status of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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