There are Saudi authors whose literary works are an important part of Saudi Arabia's literary and cultural heritage, which is what makes Saudi authors stand out. These books embody the visions and ideas of these authors and reflect their experiences and documentation of Saudi history, culture, and society. In this article, we will review examples of Saudi authors who have made distinctive contributions to the field of literature and writing, highlight some of their most prominent literary works, and discover how many Saudi authors have contributed to the enrichment of the literary and cultural heritage, and how they were able to shed light on various aspects of Saudi reality in their unique style.
Saudi book authors
This article will include profiles of the lives and achievements of some prominent Saudi authors and the works they left as a literary heritage that is cherished in the Kingdom and abroad. Based on the works of these authors, we can highlight the richness and diversity of Saudi literature and its important role in promoting culture and understanding between generations.
Khalid al-Batli
At the beginning of our list of Saudi authors, we will talk about Khalid Al-Batli. Born in Saudi Arabia in 1971, this distinguished writer enjoys a wide audience on social media, where his followers number about 260,000 followers.
Some of his most famous works include Let Her Read, Tuesday Morning, and Hymns of the Eighth Heaven. “Let Her Read” is one of his most beautiful and famous works, in which he embodies the art of writing about love and is unique in giving the lady a special place. This is evident in an excerpt from the book where he says ”Her trouble is that she lives more for everyone else than for herself.
During his career, he had a great deal of journalistic experience, having worked as a journalist at Al-Yamamah magazine and distinguished himself as managing editor of Al-Maarifa Al-Education magazine.
This prominent writer used to work as a writer for Al-Arabiya.net and Alpha Beta. He set records for publishing articles and was the highest paid writer in Saudi Arabia. About 317,000 people follow him on Twitter.
He has written many books, including The Pistachio Theory, but the one that caused a stir and was read by most people was The Book of God's Confused People. In addition, he authored a book titled “Who Knows a Genie Who Possesses Me” and another book in which he explores “Around the World.” In these works, he addresses topics ranging from the evolution of ways of thinking to tips to help people understand themselves and the world around them.
Fahad Amer Al Ahmadi
This Saudi writer has worked as a writer for Al-Arabiya.net and Alpha Beta. He holds the record for the most published and highest paid articles in Saudi Arabia. His number of followers on Twitter exceeds 317,000 people.
He has written many books, including “The Book of God's Confused People,” which caused quite a stir and was read by most people. He has also authored “The Book of Who Knows a Possessed Genie” and another book titled “Around the World”. In addition, he has written a book titled “The Pistachio Theory” in which he discusses how ways of thinking evolve and offers tips to better understand oneself and one's world.
Sultan Almousa
Born in 1987, Sultan Almoosa studied financial management at King Saud University, specialized in religions and became a lecturer at the International Commission for Miracles. He is active on Twitter, where he has about 788,000 followers.
Among his best-known works is “multi creators,” a creative company that specializes in content creation, commerce and digital marketing services. The company was founded in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh, in 2015.
Khalid Alamar
Khalid bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al-Omar is a Saudi writer and father of five. He is characterized by his passion for reading and horseback riding. He studied mathematics at the University of Dammam. He is known for his book “Inscriptions in the Walls of the Thirty,” a collection of thoughts and tweets he posted on his social media pages, in which he reminisces about his 30 years of life.
Mohammed Al-Rutayan
He is a prominent Saudi writer who has inspired many with his literary works, including “Wills,” “A Third Attempt,” “Rosanama,” and “What Remains of the Papers of Muhammad al-Watban,” which won him the Novel Prize in 2010. More than 2 million people follow him on Twitter. He was born in Rafhaa, Saudi Arabia. In 2011, he was named one of the 100 most influential Arabs by Forbes magazine.
Muhammad al-Arifi
Muhammad al-Arifi is a prominent Islamic preacher and writer. He is known for giving religious sermons and lectures. He is one of the 100 most followed personalities in the world on social media.
Abdullah Al-Qasimi
Abdullah al-Qassimi is a Saudi thinker and writer who has been highly controversial as a result of his intellectual transition from religious to atheistic positions. He is the author of several books and books in which he discussed various topics.
There are many well-known Saudi writers who have made important literary contributions. Some of the well-known writers in Saudi Arabia include:
These are just a few examples, and there are many other Saudi authors who have made distinctive literary contributions and influenced Arabic literature.