CreativeLiteratureCompetition

TalentS was commissioned by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Authority to operate and implement a Kingdom-wide creative writing competition aimed at discovering and nurturing talented university students across Saudi Arabia. The initiative focused on four categories: Nabati Poetry, Eloquent Poetry, Novels, and Short Stories.

TalentS managed the full competition cycle—from coordinating with universities and overseeing registrations to selecting and training finalists. A one-week intensive training program was delivered to the top participants, preparing them for the final stage of the competition.

Spanning 48 cities and 39 universities, the competition attracted 995 applicants, with 12 finalists ultimately selected. The grand finale took place in Riyadh in 2023, where top winners were awarded 150,000 SAR—marking a significant investment in the next generation of Arabic literary talent.