Kalimat House
A cultural consultancy with a social impact focus
Established in 2014, Kalimat serves as a welcoming home for women passionate about literature and culture. We dedicate our efforts to building a supportive environment that encourages literary discussions, creative writing, and works towards promoting culture and community engagement.
Today, Kalimat is a cultural consultancy with a focus on social impact. In collaboration with our partners, we provide inclusive spaces that empower people from all backgrounds to connect through literature and the arts. With over a decade of experience, we have launched a series of impactful cultural initiatives in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Our activities include book discussions, writing workshops, author meet-ups, and cultural gatherings to inspire deep intellectual dialogue, constructive critique, and creative exploration. At Kalimat, we are committed to empowering women, embracing the richness of literature, enhancing intercultural dialogue, and fostering lifelong learning.
Our mission transcends the boundaries of books; we strive to build a thriving community founded on shared passion, intellectual growth, and positive social impact.
Team
Anfal AlHammad
Co-Founder - Arts & Culture Strategist
An arts and culture strategist, and a passionate advocate for cultural education. With a master’s degree in Arts and Culture Management, Anfal has led large-scale cultural projects such as the National Cultural Awards and the Cultural Public Engagement Strategy at the Saudi Ministry of Culture. Her work includes global cultural contributions, from curating exhibitions at Pratt Manhattan Gallery to co-founding Huna Art in the Eastern Province. Anfal's experience spans both local and international projects, aligning creative vision with community-driven initiatives.
Her leadership in public engagement campaigns, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration underscores her commitment to creating sustainable cultural ecosystems. She is a driving force in Saudi Arabia’s cultural development, empowering local talent while bridging Eastern and Western artistic perspectives.
Haifa AlOwain
Co-Founder - Communication & Social Development Advisor
A communications and social development advisor with over a decade of experience, she has led impactful initiatives across multiple sectors, including investments, chemicals, and advertising. Most recently, she developed nationwide communication strategies aimed at sustainable social development at Tanmiah, aligning corporate goals with community-driven change. Armed with an MSc in Social Development Practice from UCL, she leverages both academic insights and hands-on expertise to drive social impact. Her passion for fostering cultural dialogue shines through her efforts in promoting literature and empowering women. By bridging corporate objectives with meaningful cultural engagement, she creates lasting connections that unite people, ideas, and communities through thoughtful and effective communication.
Kalimat in the media
Our friend the brilliant Noura Al Joaib wrote an article about us! check it out on page 36 of Destination Sharqiya's Feb 2016 issue.
The kind Jasmine Bager joined us in discussing Alice in Wonderland, and wrote an article about her experience.
Haifa, our co-founder was mentioned in this article.
We were featured in Ward Magazine’s Language Issue in August 2018 as an interview with our co-founder Haifa.
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