Manga Arabia adapts classic Saudi literature into comic book form

Manga Arabia, part of the Saudi Research and Media Group, has announced a collaborative project with the Commission for Literature, Publishing and Translation to adapt four Saudi novels into manga. The aim of this initiative is to promote Saudi literature among young people, making it more accessible and attractive.

Founded in 2021, Manga Arabia is a platform specialising in the publishing and production of Arabic and Japanese manga. It publishes two magazines: "Manga Arabia Youth" and "Manga Arabia Kids".