Riyadh International Book Fair 2024: “Riyadh Reads” Unveiled

The Literary, Publishing and Translation Authority has launched the slogan for the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024, titled “Riyadh Reads”. The exhibition program, organized by the authority, will take place at King Saud University from September 26 to October 5, featuring pioneers of culture, literature, and thought from around the world.

The Concept Behind the Logo

The logo’s concept emphasizes the importance of reading in enhancing the quality of life and broadening intellectual and cultural horizons. The logo features the city of Riyadh as a reader-friendly hub, with several people pictured carrying books and showcasing the slogan “Riyadh Reads”, reflecting the exhibition’s cultural, intellectual, and literary content.

Awareness Campaign and Promotions

The Literary, Publishing and Translation Authority has organized an awareness campaign to promote the slogan, including billboards on the streets of Riyadh and at King Khalid International Airport. The campaign features images of people with the slogan “Reading Riyadh”, aiming to attract the attention of the general public, parents, children, youth, readers, and publishers.

Exhibition Highlights

Over 2,000 publishing houses and organizations from more than 30 countries will participate in this year’s edition, with over 800 pavilions showcasing their work. The exhibition will feature a rich cultural program, including more than 200 activities suitable for all ages, such as seminars, dialogue sessions, lectures, poetry evenings, and workshops presented by renowned writers, thinkers, and intellectuals from Saudi Arabia and around the world.

Cultural Events and Performances

The outdoor premises of the exhibition will host interactive performances, cultural, artistic, and theatrical events presented by many artists and dramatists. The Literary, Publishing and Translation Authority invites the public to follow its social media accounts and the Riyadh International Book Fair account to stay updated on the latest developments and the rich cultural program.