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A Young Author’s Journey: How a 9-Year-Old Boy Turned Frustration into Inspiration

At just nine years old, Zoraib Nadeem turned his frustration with school into something extraordinary—a book that speaks to kids everywhere who feel stuck in a system that doesn’t always make sense. Zoraib’s story is about a young giraffe who, tired of the same way of learning, decides to take matters into his own hands. […]

August 25, 2024

By Destination KSA

Book Review

Dawar Shams’ Journey to Bilingual Arabic Learning

Hind Altharwa and Dr. Wafa AlSubayel on their first book Alef Ba Saudi Arabia.  The founders of the publishing house Dawar Shams, Hind Altharwa, and Dr. Wafa AlSubayel recognized the potential of the Arabic language to connect Saudi culture and heritage with the world. They established Dawar Shams, a publishing house to bridge a gap […]

November 6, 2023

By S. Inas Inayath

Book Review

#BookTok comes to life with Al-Sharqiya Book Fair

TikTok will bring #BookTok to life at Al-Sharqiya Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, organised under the umbrella of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, to promote a reading renaissance and spark collective conversations on lifestyle, knowledge, and culture. The first ever book fair to be held in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom, Al-Sharqiya Book Fair […]

March 3, 2023

By Destination KSA

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Pop 5’s picks

Our picks of the hottest of Saudi’s current pop culture. Recently, Saudi has seen a powerful boom in creativity and pop culture, especially with the portrayal of Saudi culture through storytelling. With the influx of books, TV, and film constantly pouring in from talented Saudi creatives, we thought we would make it easier for you […]

August 7, 2022

By Rama Maad

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سلسلة تكريم الرائدات: #حكاية_جميلة _لاتصفها_الحروف

تحت رعاية صاحبة السمو الملكي الأميرة فهدة بنت سعود بن عبد العزيز وبحضور ودعم عضوات مجلس الإدارة وضمن مبادرة سلسلة تكريم الرائدات تُكرِّم الجمعية الفيصلية المديرة العامة فوزية عبد الرحمن الطاسان لدورها البارز في قيادة العمل التنفيذي ونجاح مشاريع الجمعية الرائدة كواحدة من أقدر مديرات الجمعيات الخيرية في المملكة وكرائدة من رواد العمل الإجتماعي وذلك […]

January 24, 2021

By Destination KSA

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Tahirah Baker is Releasing a First-run Print Bark & Ink

Local Instagram poet, Tahirah Baker is releasing a first-run print of her newly published poetry collection Bark & Ink on September 19th, 2020. Bark & Ink is a carefully curated collection of poetry which draws from Baker’s personal growth experiences. Many of her readers resonate with her words and are drawn to them through the […]

September 14, 2020

By Bark and Ink

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Reading While Staying Comfy Our Top Picks for a Fun Quarantine Read

Since we’re all stuck in our homes for the next 21 days, we thought we’d recommend our top 5 books to keep you all accommodated during these shutdown days. Stay safe and entertained, everyone! Married to a Bedouin by Marguerite van Geldermalsen This is a true story of a New Zealand born nurse’s marriage to […]

March 23, 2020

By Dalia El Abd

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Pearson Hosts BilArabi Education Workshops to Inspire a Love of Arabic in The Classroom

A series of bilArabi education seminars welcome educators from across KSA to drive a consistent approach to teach the Arabic language. Pearson Middle East has recently concluded a series of educational workshops in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah, focusing on innovative ways to inspire a love of the Arabic language in the classroom. With more than […]

February 4, 2020

By Nivine

Book Review

A Source of Inspiration

DESTINATION X JIS Adel Al Jubeir, former minister of foreign affairs. Destination KSA held a writing competition for young talents from Jeddah International School (JIS) this issue. The students were asked to write about which Saudi public figure they looked up to. All contributions showed impeccable talent, however, we had to pick one winner. Enjoy […]

January 28, 2020

By Majdolin Al Amoudi

Book Review

Maram Taibah Reviews: We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Hafsah Faizal’s debut novel We Hunt The Flame has all the makings of a classical fantasy novel, only it’s steeped in sultry Middle Eastern themes. The kingdom of Arawiya, where magic has mysteriously disappeared, is divided into five caliphates ruled by an evil Sultan. Only one woman – a huntress – can save the kingdom […]

October 17, 2019

By Maram Taibah

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The Author: Yasmina Al Mutabagani, 22

Yasmina’s writing journey began when she was in Grade 7. Since then, she has wanted to be an author who writes books that speak to the soul. Accomplishing a considerable amount of achievements at a very young age, she recently published her debut,  “Waheeba’s Lie.” Yasmina has also written for Saudi Gazette and also conducts […]

February 18, 2019

By Destination KSA Staff

Book Review

Yazeed Kutbi Launches His First Book

Yazeed Kutbi Launches His First Book at Warm and Frosty Cafe. Yazeed Kutbi, Saudi author and entrepreneur and a business and entrepreneurship graduate from Shenandoah university in Virginia held the sophomore launch for his first book (لتكمل الرحلة) at Warm and frosty café in Jeddah on the 27th of November 2018. The book launch featured a talk […]

December 2, 2018

By Destination KSA Staff