The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to organize the closing ceremony of the "Literary Partner" initiative in its fifth edition, on the evening of next Friday at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, in the presence of a select group of writers, intellectuals, initiative partners, and representatives of cultural and media entities, in an evening that celebrates cultural achievement and reviews the initiative's impact in promoting the presence of literature in society.

The ceremony will witness the crowning of winners with cash prizes exceeding one million riyals in total.

This ceremony culminates a year full of cultural and literary giving, which saw a qualitative leap and significant expansion in the initiative's tracks; alongside the "Cafés" track, the initiative introduced four new tracks in this edition, including amateur cultural clubs, associations, publishing houses, and shared spaces.

The ceremony includes a visual presentation documenting the initiative's journey, its most prominent milestones and achievements, in addition to honoring partners and crowning winners with cash prizes exceeding one million riyals in total. The initiative aims to enhance the value of literature in individual life, make culture a way of life, strengthen the role of private and non-profit sector institutions in advancing the cultural sector, inspire individuals for literary and cultural production, and support the spread of Saudi books locally and globally, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the cultural sector and enhancing its societal presence.

The CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, Abdul Latif Al-Wasil, confirmed 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 affirmed that the fifth edition achieved a qualitative impact in enhancing the presence of literature in public spaces, expanding the circle of community participation, and entrenching culture as part of daily life.

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