Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. His work has appeared in Words Without Borders, Catapult, The Common, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, JMWW, River Teeth, Literal Magazine, among others. He's been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Myriad Editions Competition in the UK, as well as the Fish Short Story Prize in Ireland. He has received fellowships from OMI writers (NY), Société des auteurs (Belgium), Jakob Sande (Norway), Can Serrat (Spain), and the Three Seas' Council (Rhodes). His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017, and his work has partially been translated into Dutch and French. Mauricio Ruiz can be followed on Twitter and Instagram.
The port city of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, is a well-known destination for sailing enthusiasts. It offers countless opportunities for sailing and exploration on the water. […]
Inaugurated in 2021, the Hayy Jameel Cultural Center in Jeddah reflects the Jameel Foundation’s commitment to supporting artists and creative communities and placing the city at […]
Saudi Arabia received 53.6 million tourists in the first half of 2023, a 142% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest […]
Marking almost one year of living in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, visit for the first time AlUla, an ancient Arabic oasis […]
About sixty kilometers from Mecca, the holiest city in the Muslim world, lies Jeddah, a city bustling with life and high-rise buildings. Its old town, Al-Balad, […]
On Saturday, November 18th, TV5 Monde premiered a new episode of the Embarquement TV series showcasing the natural and historical beauty of Asir, in Saudi Arabia. […]
On Tuesday, November 21st, TV5MONDE premiered a new episode of the Embarquement TV series showcasing the historical beauty of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia. Viewers will embark […]
The world’s fastest, longest and tallest rollercoaster is being built in Qiddiya, a new district on the outskirts of Riyadh whish is among the megaprojects aimed […]
A Middle East’s powerhouse, Saudi Arabia ‘s balance of payments for tourism more than tripled in the first half of 2023, compared to the year before. […]
The city of Riyadh is being completely transformed by 8 mega projects, all part of the Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to create sustainable and innovative urban […]
This summer the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled its plan for Riyadh Expo 2030 during an official reception organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City […]