The dynamic literary group "Hindustani Bazm-e-Urdu" in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is vital to the advancement and promotion of language and literature. Under Bazm's sponsorship, literary and cultural activities have also been planned. During one such event in 1998, "Urdu News," a group dedicated to the advancement of Urdu language and literature in Saudi Arabia, received the "Mohib Urdu Award," which consists of a gold medal and a letter of praise. 'Hindustani Bazm-e-Urdu' also published this literary and academic anthology (Mohib Urdu 1998) on this occasion.