Qaisariyat Al-Kitab organized a special evening as part of its "National Figures" program at Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, commemorating the career and legacy of the late Sheikh Hassan bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, who left a notable mark on education, culture and literature over more than 26 years.

A Documentary Film and Moving Remarks

The evening opened with a documentary film highlighting the key milestones of Sheikh Hassan Al Al-Sheikh's life, from his upbringing and distinguished career to his major contributions to developing general and higher education in the Kingdom. Ahmed Al-Hamdan, general supervisor of Qaisariyat Al-Kitab, spoke about the importance of remembering national figures who formed an important part of Saudi cultural identity.

Discussions on His Achievements and Educational Career

During a session moderated by writer Hamad Al-Qadi, Dr. Nada Aba Al-Khail and Dr. Talal Qusti offered in-depth remarks on the sheikh's educational journey and contributions. The discussions focused on:

  • His contributions to developing education: his role in founding numerous educational initiatives that helped build an informed, cultured generation.
  • The leadership positions he held: his efforts to enhance the quality of general and higher education in the Kingdom.
  • His intellectual output: the late sheikh's works, including books and articles that enriched the Saudi cultural scene.

A Personal Touch from Dr. Nada Aba Al-Khail

Dr. Nada Aba Al-Khail enriched the evening by speaking about her master's thesis, which examined the sheikh's life and prose, expressing how personally moved she was by his inspiring career. She explained how the depth of his experience inspired her to produce an academic study worthy of his great legacy.

Qaisariyat Al-Kitab and Saudi Vision 2030

This tribute is part of Qaisariyat Al-Kitab's efforts to elevate the profile of national cultural figures and build bridges between academic and cultural circles, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to strengthen cultural identity and support the national legacy.