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 a select group of writers, intellectuals, initiative partners, and representatives of cultural and media entities attending an evening that celebrates cultural achievements and reviews the initiative's impact in enhancing the presence of literature in society.

This ceremony crowns a year rich in cultural and literary contributions, which witnessed a qualitative leap and significant expansion in the initiative's tracks. Alongside the "Cafés" track, the initiative introduced four new tracks in this edition: cultural hobby clubs, associations, publishing houses, and shared spaces.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, 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 noted that the fifth edition achieved a qualitative impact in enhancing the presence of literature in public spaces, expanding the scope of community participation, and embedding culture as part of daily life.

The ceremony includes a visual presentation documenting the initiative's journey, its key milestones and achievements, along with 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, make culture a lifestyle, 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 to develop the cultural sector and enhance its societal presence.

The closing ceremony is expected to serve as a platform to celebrate achievements, showcase success stories, and foster communication between partners and those interested in cultural affairs, reaffirming the "Literary Partner" initiative's continued consolidation of its position as one of the leading national initiatives in building sustainable cultural partnerships and enhancing the presence of literature across various regions of the Kingdom.

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