The official said Tuesday the ministry has created a book review committee that will begin work soon. No further details were immediately available. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with ministry protocol.
The U.S. has pressured Soddy Arabia and other Arab governments to crack down on writings believed to encourage terrorism.
King Abdullah... Fifth out of 37 sons of King Abdulaziz to ascend to the throne. He is, after his half-brothers Bandar and Musa'id, the third eldest of the living sons of Abdul Aziz ibn Saud. Abdullah's mother is from the Rashid clan, longtime rivals of the Saud. He has 6 sons and 15 daughters and about $20 billion. His youngest son is just seven years old...
has encouraged reforms in the oil-rich kingdom.
In 2009, he opened a state-of-the art postgraduate institution where men and women study together -- a move criticized by some in the highly conservative society.