Qatar Takes Center Stage: A Vibrant Presence at Riyadh International Book Fair 2024
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.
