Riyadh Book Fair: American Author Walter Isaacson Applauds Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Revolution

Distinguished American author Walter Isaacson praised the Kingdom's
burgeoning entrepreneurship, particularly within the energy and
development sectors, during his appearance at the Riyadh International
Book Fair.
In a dialogue session focused on lessons from the
greatest minds in history, Isaacson highlighted the Kingdom's
developmental revolution, particularly in renewable energy, as evidenced
by the surge in innovation and the proliferation of solar panels.
Moderator Yasmin Al-Khowaiter emphasized Isaacson's expertise in
crafting biographies of globally significant figures, exploring
leadership concepts among the influential personalities he has
chronicled.
Isaacson explored the creative revolutions led by
pioneering global figures and acclaimed leaders in their respective
fields, whose lives he has documented in detail. He pointed to key
factors essential for fostering creativity in practice, including
curiosity, exploration, out-of-the-box thinking, passion, humility,
poise, simplicity in execution, precise task delineation, and adherence
to ethical principles.
He traced the evolution of creativity across
epochs, beginning with the intellectual revolution of Benjamin Franklin,
progressing to the nuclear era represented by Einstein, advancing into
the digital age with Steve Jobs, and culminating in the space revolution
led by Elon Musk.
The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024,
organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission,
runs from September 26 to October 5 at King Saud University. This year’s
theme, "Riyadh Reads," seeks to elevate the Kingdom's cultural standing
both regionally and globally.
The fair offers a wide array of
cultural, artistic, and entertainment events, featuring over 200
activities designed for all age groups. Attendees can engage in
seminars, dialogue sessions, lectures, poetry evenings, and workshops,
led by a distinguished group of writers, thinkers, and intellectuals
from Saudi Arabia and around the world. These sessions cover a broad
range of subjects and disciplines.