As part of its World Arabic Language Day celebration, the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 has organized a panel discussion on expanding Arabic literature’s global reach.
The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. Several female academics and other literature enthusiasts took part.
The panel discussed the concept of world literature and its relationship to comparative literature, stressing that opening Arabic texts to the world’s literature requires moving beyond local geographic boundaries and engaging in wider circles of reception and circulation.
The discussion also highlighted the key role of the press and media in conveying literary texts and reaching global readers, while praising Saudi efforts to internationalize Arabic literature through clear plans and strategies as a sustainable institutional approach.
The panel is part of the commission’s efforts to mark global occasions linked to Arabic literature and culture within an integrated cultural program offered by the Jeddah Book Fair, which continues to welcome visitors until December 20, with Saudi and Arab publishing houses showcasing the latest literary releases.
