24-04-2025
10-day long Muscat book fair begins today
Muscat: HH Sayyid Dr Fahd bin Al Julanda al Said, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, inaugurated on Thursday the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, in the presence of S
ultan bin Muhammad al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, and Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information,
at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
This year the book fair is held under the theme 'Cultural Diversity and the Richness of Civilisations'.
The fair, which is scheduled from today until May 3, promises a vibrant lineup of cultural activities and intellectual discourses.
The Al Sharqiyah North Governorate is the 'Guest of Honour' of this edition, showcasing its cultural heritage, historical achievements and key figures through a dedicated pavilion.
The event will offer a wide array of programmes tailored for children, youth and families.
This year the book fair is also celebrating Saudi Cultural Days, which reflects the deep-rooted relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Around 500 temporary employment opportunities will be created as part of the fair, supporting Omani job-seekers and promoting national talent.
The key features of this year's fair include: Children's Pavilion: A rich programme including theatrical shows, workshops, Arabic language activities and nine international participants alongside 95 Omani contributors. Cultural Cafés: Spread across participating pavilions for informal discussions and literary engagement.
Over 674 publishing houses from 35 countries — 640 direct participants and 34 indirect — featuring more than 681,000 titles are participating in the book fair.
