From left: Abdul Aziz Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information; Turki Al-Dakheel, Saudi writer; and Mohamed Ramadan, Virgin Megastore general director pose for a photo at the event.MOHAMAD NASSAR JEDDAH: Virgin Megastore Library signed a contract with the Saudi writer Turki Al-Dakheel for the launch of his four books published by Dar Madarek for Publication. The books are titled The World is ... a Woman, But we are the Chorus of the Blind), Salman Al Ouda from Prison to Enlightenment, and Jewel in the Hands of Collier. The function Wednesday was attended by Abdul Aziz Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, with other visitors from different segments of the society. Al-Dakheel said "the real balance of information of each writer or media man is his readers. I wish I could introduce, through these books, intellectual and cultural ideas and satisfy all readers." "I'm of this kind of writers who give readers the chance to learn about my ideas by themselves, especially with the harmony of these versions of the diversity of cultural and intellectual interests," he noted. Ramadan added that "the distinct presence of the Saudi Minister of Culture and Information … indicates the success of our experience of hosting and honoring a number of Saudi journalists, writers and creators in Virgin Megastore to offer the Saudi public and our customers a new experience and make them closer to our services, products, books and publications." "Our two branches in Roshan Mall and in Red Sea Mall differ significantly from any other branches in the region. After the successes we have achieved in this short period in the Saudi market, we will move forward to expand our network which will include Riyadh and Al-Khobar." Virgin Megastores is an international chain of record shops, founded by Sir Richard Branson on London's Oxford Street in early 1971. Virgin Megastores are best described today as entertainment retailers. In 1979 the company opened their first Megastore.
