The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to organize the closing ceremony of the "Literary Partner" initiative in its fifth edition (2025–2026), on the evening of Friday, July 24, at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, with the presence of an elite group of writers, intellectuals, initiative partners, and representatives of cultural and media institutions, in an evening celebrating the cultural achievement and showcasing the initiative's impact in enhancing the presence of literature in society.

This ceremony comes to crown a year-long journey rich in cultural and literary giving, which witnessed a qualitative leap and significant expansion in the initiative's tracks. In addition to the "Cafés" track, the initiative introduced four new tracks in this edition, including cultural hobby clubs, associations, publishing houses, and shared spaces.

A National Model

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The CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, affirmed that the "Literary Partner" initiative has become a national model highlighting the success of the partnership between the Commission and the private and non-profit sectors in supporting the literary movement. He pointed out that the fifth edition achieved a qualitative impact in enhancing the presence of literature in public spaces, expanding the circle of community participation, and establishing culture as part of daily life.

Visual Presentation

The ceremony includes a visual presentation documenting the initiative's journey, its key milestones and achievements, in addition to honoring partners and awarding winners with cash prizes totaling over one million riyals. The initiative aims to enhance the value of literature in individuals' lives and make culture a way of life, strengthen the role of private and non-profit sector institutions in advancing the cultural sector, inspire individuals to produce literary and cultural works, and support the spread of Saudi books locally and globally, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the cultural sector and enhancing its societal presence.

Success Stories

The closing ceremony is expected to be a platform to celebrate achievements, showcase success stories, and enhance communication between partners and those interested in cultural affairs, reaffirming the "Literary Partner" initiative's continuing role in establishing itself as one of the leading national initiatives in building sustainable cultural partnerships and enhancing the presence of literature in various regions of the Kingdom.