Riyadh International Book Fair ​2024:‍ “Riyadh Reads” Unites Literature and Culture

RIYADH, September 25 – The Saudi Literature, Publishing and⁤ Translation Authority has unveiled the slogan for the Riyadh⁤ International Book Fair‍ 2024,‌ set to begin on Thursday morning under the theme⁣ “Riyadh Reads”.

The exhibition, running until October 5 at King Saud University, will feature pioneers of culture, literature, and thought from around the world, including the State of ​Qatar, this year’s guest of honor.

The Ministry of Culture is participating in the fair‌ with ⁤a diverse range of publications, including novels, law, social sciences, and humanities, as well as distinguished editions‌ of⁢ books for children and young adults. The event​ will also host rich cultural events.

The​ “Riyadh Reads” slogan emphasizes the importance of ⁣reading in improving quality of life and broadening intellectual and cultural horizons. It also highlights Riyadh⁤ as a book-loving city.

Over 2,000 ‍publishing houses and organizations from more ‍than 30 countries will participate in the exhibition, occupying over 800 pavilions. This underscores⁢ the fair’s significance as a prominent regional and global literary event.

The exhibition’s cultural program features over 200 ⁣activities, including seminars, dialogue sessions, lectures, poetry evenings, and workshops led by writers, thinkers, and intellectuals from around ⁤the world. The outdoor arena ⁢will host interactive performances, cultural, artistic, ⁢and theatrical events.