Riyadh International Book Fair Activities Draw Growing Number of Visitors

Riyadh International Book Fair activities draw growing number of visitors. (SPA)
Riyadh International Book Fair activities draw growing number of visitors. (SPA)
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Riyadh International Book Fair Activities Draw Growing Number of Visitors

Riyadh International Book Fair activities draw growing number of visitors. (SPA)
Riyadh International Book Fair activities draw growing number of visitors. (SPA)

The Riyadh International Book Fair continues to attract a large audience, solidifying its status as a key cultural event.
Its diverse activities cater to various segments of society and age groups, ensuring a distinctive and enjoyable cultural experience for all, said the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.
Some 2,000 publishing houses from 30 countries are taking part in this year's fair, showcasing a diverse array of literary works and cultural offerings.
The fair, organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, is held at King Saud University from September 26 to October 5 under the theme "Riyadh Reads". It is a premier cultural event in the Kingdom and beyond that brings together local and international writers, publishers, translators, and readers, promoting cultural exchange and knowledge sharing.
It features a dedicated area for children that offers cultural and recreational activities, a special area that showcases the works of Saudi authors, and an area for book signings, enabling attendees to meet their favorite authors and obtain signed copies of their latest releases.



OIC, King Salman Arabic Academy Hold Symposium on 'Culture of Islamic Peoples'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo
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OIC, King Salman Arabic Academy Hold Symposium on 'Culture of Islamic Peoples'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) logo

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat, represented by the Department of Cultural Affairs, will hold a virtual symposium Thursday titled the “Culture of Islamic Peoples and the Arabic Language."

The symposium will be held in cooperation with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL).

Holding the symposium comes in implementation of the resolution issued by the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, which took place August 29-30 in Yaoundé, regarding the support, promotion, preservation, consolidation, and dissemination of the Arabic language.

It aims to focus on the realization of studies, research, and linguistic references related to the Arabic language, as well as the cultural identity components of Islamic countries.

It also seeks to support the presence of the Arabic language locally and internationally through cultural events.