Saudi Arabia Participates in Muscat International Book Fair 2025
The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has inaugurated Saudi Arabia's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Wasil, the commission's CEO, noted that the Kingdom's participation in the event stands as a testament to the strong cultural relations between both Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Al-Wasil also mentioned that the fair provides Saudi publishers with a valuable opportunity to engage with other publishers from different nations and cultural backgrounds.
Importantly, the commission is partnering with various entities during the fair, as follows: King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language
King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah)
Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance
King Abdulaziz Public Library
King Fahd Quran Printing Complex
Taibah University
Through a comprehensive cultural program, the Saudi pavilion showcases various glimpses into the Saudi cultural landscape such as literary seminars, dialogue sessions, and poetry evenings.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the pavilion promotes investment opportunities in the Kingdom's cultural sector.
Set to run until May 3 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, the fair features the participation of 35 countries and 674 publishing houses.
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