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The Literary Partner Initiative celebrated its 4th edition with awards, exhibitions, and performances, showcasing its impact across 30 cities and 107,000 participants. The next edition introduces a restructured model with five cultural tracks to broaden engagement and deepen Saudi Arabia’s literary and cultural reach.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–(Newsfile Corp. – July 2, 2025) – The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission (LPTC) concluded the 4th edition of its Literary Partner Initiative with a closing ceremony on Friday, May 30, at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.
Photo Courtesy of LPTC
The event, attended by senior officials including the CEO of the Commission and the General Manager of Literature at LPTC, brought together writers, intellectuals, and cultural leaders to honor the individuals and institutions that contributed to the initiative over the past year.
Launched to promote a sustainable literary culture and encourage community participation across the Kingdom, the initiative has empowered local groups and institutions to help shape Saudi Arabia’s literary identity. This year’s ceremony recognized those who played a key role in this effort.
Highlights of the evening included a documentary recounting the initiative’s journey, an awards segment for standout contributors, and a musical performance celebrating the intersection of language, thought, and art.
An interactive exhibition showcased the initiative’s reach, featuring storytelling zones, data visualizations, public engagement installations, and regional maps of participating literary partners.
“The Literary Partner Initiative is a powerful example of collaboration between the public, private, and civil sectors,” said Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, CEO of the Commission. “It reflects our vision of making literature a living part of daily life. Today, we honor those who helped transform that vision into a tangible cultural force across the Kingdom.”
The 4th edition saw more than 5,100 literary and intellectual activities across 30 cities, reaching over 107,000 participants.
What’s Next: 5th Edition to Launch With New Framework
The 5th edition, “New Tracks – Smarter Structure… Wider Reach,” will introduce a redesigned model that expands beyond literary cafés to include a broader spectrum of cultural entities.
The initiative will now operate across five distinct tracks:
- Literary Cafés
- Cultural Associations
- Cultural Clubs
- Publishing Houses
- Shared Spaces
This revamped structure aims to improve specialization and expand reach to new audiences. Each track will have dedicated operational guidelines, performance metrics, and advisory support, coordinated through a centralized platform.
With this transformation, the Literary Partner Initiative evolves from a unified program into a vibrant ecosystem created to encourage broader cultural engagement without requiring additional resources.
About LPTC
The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission is one of the cultural commissions under the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia. It works to develop the literary, publishing, and translation sectors, raise the quality of their content and outputs, support talents and professionals, and create opportunities for local and international collaborations. The Commission also aims to enhance the cultural presence of Saudi literature globally and make it accessible to all segments of society through diverse initiatives and programs.
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