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Int'l Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Celebrates ‘Saudi Day’ with Folkloric Shows

Folkloric shows have been performed during the Saudi Day showcasing the Kingdom’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. SPA
Folkloric shows have been performed during the Saudi Day showcasing the Kingdom’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. SPA
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Int'l Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Celebrates ‘Saudi Day’ with Folkloric Shows

Folkloric shows have been performed during the Saudi Day showcasing the Kingdom’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. SPA
Folkloric shows have been performed during the Saudi Day showcasing the Kingdom’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. SPA

The International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha has celebrated the “Saudi Day” at the Expo House zone in the presence of the Saudi ambassador to Qatar, Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan, and the Qatari Minister of Municipality Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie and several ambassadors and representatives of participating countries in the Expo.

Folkloric shows have been performed during the Saudi Day showcasing the Kingdom’s history, traditions and cultural heritage.

During the celebration of the Saudi Day, Eng. Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture, said that the Kingdom’s participation at the expo affirms the excellence the Kingdom has achieved in all fields in its quest towards achieving sustainable development and protecting natural resources, also highlighting the achievements of the Saudi Vision 2030.

General supervisor of the Kingdom’s participation at the exhibition Saleh bin Dakheel said more than 400,000 people have visited the Saudi pavilion since the start of the exhibition.

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Jeddah Book Fair Concludes

The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads". (SPA)
The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads". (SPA)
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Jeddah Book Fair Concludes

The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads". (SPA)
The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads". (SPA)

The Jeddah Book Fair came to a close on Saturday after 10 days during which it hosted more than 1,000 local, Arab, and international publishing houses and agencies.

The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads".

The fair boasted over 450 pavilions, providing an exceptional cultural experience for visitors.

Commission CEO Dr. Mohammad Hasan Alwan thanked the Saudi leadership for its unwavering support for the cultural movement in the Kingdom.

This was the third edition of the fair to be held this year, with Riyadh and Madinah hosting the first two.

Alwan said the fair drew a remarkable attendance, which testifies to the development of the cultural scene in the Kingdom.

About 400,000 titles were displayed and over 450,000 books covering a range of topics were sold.

The Ministry of Culture is seeking to transform the Kingdom into a major platform for the publishing and distribution industry by providing an ideal environment that meets the needs of both readers and publishing houses, Alwan said.