In Diriyah, a bookshop looks to fill a gap in Arabic-language art publishing

In Diriyah, the newly opened independent bookshop, The Book Department, aims to enhance Arabic-language art publishing by offering over 1,000 titles on architecture and visual culture, while also launching the TBD Publishing Grant to support local authors. Co-founders Mohammed Alruways and Abdullah Kenani plan to increase their Arabic stock to 30% over time, fostering both community engagement and cultural dialogue through events and a unique chair design initiative.

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