RIYADHSaudi Arabia, October 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -The Commission for Literature, Publishing and Translation, part of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, revealed that the Riyadh Book Fair 2024 is its largest edition to date, showcasing a diverse range of translated international books. With the With the participation of more than 2,000 local, Arab and international publishers, the fair strengthened its position as a leading cultural event in the Arab world. This year’s edition promotes Saudi Arabia’s cultural openness and supports the dissemination of cross-border knowledge.
Riyadh International Book Fair 2024
The 2024 edition of the fair stands out for welcoming thinkers, intellectuals and world figures from literature, art and knowledge, who share their ideas and successes with the public. Among the main speakers are Fareed Zakariaacclaimed media personality and author, Walter Isaacsonworld-renowned biographer, poet and writer Kwame Alexander and the acclaimed novelist Jonathan Franzen. The fair also features prominent literary and artistic figures from the Middle East.
Mohammed Hasan AlwanDirector General of the Commission for Literature, Publishing and Translation, highlighted the importance of the fair: “The Riyadh International Book Fair is not only one of the most important book fairs of the Arab region, it is also a leading platform for publishers and authors, who can thus broaden their scope of action in the Arab cultural market. This year’s edition is particularly notable for the emphasis it has. “It focuses on cultural diversity and translation, with an exceptional program featuring some of the world’s greatest intellectuals.”
During his visit, His Excellency Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, expressed admiration for the Saudi public’s enthusiasm for reading. Fareed Zakariafrom CNN, praised the Kingdom’s remarkable transformation and its growing global influence.
This year also marks the return of the popular initiative “Riyadh Reads French”, in which several French publishers participate. Al-Saeed Ezzcommunications officer at the embassy of Francenoted that this year’s program has been expanded to include activities for children and free French lessons in collaboration with the French Cultural Institute, bringing French culture closer to Saudi visitors.
The Riyadh International Book Fair plays a key role in supporting the cultural goals of Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to the Kingdom’s cultural economy, which is expected to reach $9.3 billion. Attracting more than a million visitors per year, it is among the best-selling book fairs in the Arab world.
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