Diriyah: The second edition of the 'Diriyah Storytelling Festival' kicked off on Sunday. It is one of the main programs of the Diriyah Season 2025-2026 and is held in the historic Al-Bujairi district, which has held great cultural significance since the founding of the first Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud. The district has served as a cultural center and a beacon of knowledge, attracting scholars and students from across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the two-week festival, which welcomes visitors daily from 5 p.m., serves as a platform bringing together leading local and international writers and authors. To enrich the visitor experience, the festival offers more than 40 workshops and panel discussions in Arabic and English, over 20 lectures, and a series of inspiring evening events featuring more than 30 speakers, including writers and specialists in fiction and narrative arts.