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Stone steps engraved with Arabic poetry in AlUla Old Town, Saudi Arabia, reflecting poetry’s role as a form of public cultural expression.

Thuraya Qabil: Writing in Her Own Name

I never expected to write about Thuraya Qabil, one of Saudi Arabia’s early female poets and journalists, in the past tense. Her death, announced this week on Al Arabiya News TV, drew mixed reactions—some warm, some quiet, some uneasy. That response reflects the life of a Saudi writer whose poetry, journalism, and songwriting never sat comfortably with simple praise.

Feb 10, 2026

Angeles Espinosa speaking at a podium, highlighting her decades of reporting on the Arab world and her recognition for impactful work. (Source: nuevecuatrouno)

Angeles Espinosa Explores Saudi Arabia’s Tourism and Social Change

Spanish journalist Angeles Espinosa, a seasoned correspondent for El País, reflects on her experiences covering the Middle East and her first touristic visit to Saudi Arabia, exploring the kingdom's transformative social reforms and the breathtaking site of Mada’in Saleh.

Jun 1, 2020

All Articles with the tag #Journalism

Thuraya Qabil: Writing in Her Own Name

Angeles Espinosa Explores Saudi Arabia’s Tourism and Social Change

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