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The Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission (Saudi Arabia)

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The Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission
TypesGovernmental Commission
LocationRiyadh
CountrySaudi Arabia
ChairpersonsMohammed Hasan Alwan
Part ofMinistry Of Culture

The Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission (LPT; Arabic: هيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة) is a governmental commission established in February 2020 based in Riyadh.[1][2] The commission's main purpose is to systemize the publishing industry, develops a creative environment and create investment opportunities.[3][4]

History

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In 2019, the minister of culture prince Badr bin Abdullah announced the establishment of 27 initiatives under 16 newly established authorities that the ministry of culture will take. The initiatives include the establishment of King Salman Global Arabic Language Complex, Nomow Cultural Fund, Culture Scholarship Program, improving public libraries, having the Red Sea International Film Festival and more.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission". eyeofriyadh.com. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  2. ^ "مجلس الوزراء يوافق على إنشاء هيئة للمتاحف والتراث والأفلام والمكتبات | صحيفة المواطن الإلكترونية". 2020-02-04. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  3. ^ "Who's Who: Mohammed Hasan Alwan, executive head of the Literature, Translation and Publishing Commission". Arab News. 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  4. ^ "هيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة تطلق مسرعة أعمال النشر.. وهذه أهدافها ومزاياها-مجلة سيدتي". 2022-02-06. Archived from the original on 6 February 2022. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  5. ^ "Saudi Cabinet launches 11 new cultural development authorities for Kingdom". Arab News. 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  6. ^ "هيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة تُطلق مسابقة "معلقة 45" على القناة الثقافية احتفاءً بالشعر العربي". 2023-11-01. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-12-23.