The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture recently wrapped up its ninth annual Iqra competition, attracting an impressive crowd of 16,000 attendees, including distinguished Nobel laureates in literature.
• The event, held over two days in Dhahran, featured notable figures such as Amin Nasser, president and CEO of Saudi Aramco, who joined other senior officials in celebrating this cultural milestone.
• Esteemed Nobel laureates Abdulrazak Gurnah and Olga Tokarczuk added to the occasion with valuable insights during various speaking sessions.
• Attendees were treated to a range of activities and experiences throughout the event, leading up to the exciting announcement of the competition’s winners.
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