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

Riyadh, September 29, 2024, SPA -- 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.
-- SPA