Taif: The third edition of the Writers and Readers Festival, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, continues at Arruddaf Park in Taif Governorate. The event serves as a cultural initiative connecting the governorate's present with its literary roots and provides an interactive platform that celebrates books while bringing together literature, arts, and history.

According to Saudi Press Agency, several authors and visitors noted that the festival helps reinforce Taif's presence as a prominent cultural incubator in the Kingdom. The city is recognized for its deeply rooted literary legacy and landmarks that shaped its cultural identity, including its mountains, orchards, and historic markets, which have long served as spaces for knowledge and cultural exchange.

The organization of the festival in Taif, the first Saudi city to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in the field of literature, underscores its cultural standing. Taif's rich literary and historical heritage has made it a meeting point for poets and scholars across the ages.

The festival highlights Taif's longstanding role in nurturing creativity by bringing together writers, intellectuals, and creatives within a diverse program. This includes cultural dialogues, art exhibitions, and live performances that reintroduce literature as a contemporary experience connected to identity and collective memory.