Writer, journalist & producer
Every story begins
with a word.
Between books, conversations, and cinema: Abdulhadi Al Saadi’s journey through stories and the people at their heart.
A life in words, since the late 1980s
WORDS, LIFE & EVERYTHING BETWEEN
Abdulhadi Al SaadiA life behind the words
Many expressions. One unfolding story.LiteratureJournalismCinema
WORDS. PAGES. FRAMES.
From ink on paper to light on screen
WORDS, VOICE & IMAGE
Departure
Written by Abdulhadi Al Saadi, in a video published by Riyadh Today.
Riyadh Today13 September 2026FROM THE BREAD & WATER COLUMN
Written by Abdulhadi
The latest entries in the Al Riyadh archive, newest first.
01
Taking stock of Ramadan drama
A critical look at a Ramadan television season, from ambitious themes to questions of writing, production, and dramatic quality.
02
The pandemic and the tables of the East
From the memory of regional dishes to the uncertainty of the early pandemic: food, heritage, and human concern meet in this column.
03
Milan
A reflection on a city transformed by the pandemic, and on loss, solidarity, and the hope of returning to life.
04
Abdullah Sayel
On friendship in journalism and the memory of colleagues, recalling encounters with artist Abdullah Sayel at Al Majalla.
05
A tribute to those on the front line
A tribute to healthcare and security workers, and to the shared responsibility of facing a human crisis.
06
Extraordinary measures in extraordinary times
A March 2020 reflection on early pandemic measures and responsibility toward people and society.
FROM THE FAMILY ALBUMTHE PERSON BEHIND THE NAME
The closest stories stay with us.
Behind the articles and films are family moments and everyday stories. In Hanan’s school, Al Saadi writes about the school run, childhood, and the warmth it brings to life.
Read Hanan’s school