poetry

Kingdom mourns death of pioneering Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen

Kingdom mourns death of pioneering Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen

  • The prince, affectionately known as the ‘word engineer’ and an influential figure in contemporary Saudi poetry, died in Paris at the age of 75
  • Saudi and Arab officials and celebrities paid tribute to him and acknowledged his significant contributions to literature and culture
By Nada Hameed ·