Saudi Coffee Shops Host Cultural, Literary Events

Part of the cultural events that took place in Saudi Arabia at a coffee shop (Asharq Al-Awsat)

As Saudi Arabia’s cultural movement continues to evolve and blossom at breakneck speed, cafes have begun to host intellectual and literary events regularly, transforming into spaces where cultural works are presented and discussions are held.

After having flourished in the sixties and seventies, when cultural cafes in the Arab world had been the beating heart of cultural and intellectual life, they are now redefining their place in the public sphere and becoming sanctuaries for writers, musicians, and artists once again.