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Frankfurt Book Fair 2021 to be Held as Live Event

A visitor walks past a book display at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 13, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (AFP/John Macdougall)
A visitor walks past a book display at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 13, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (AFP/John Macdougall)
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2021 to be Held as Live Event

A visitor walks past a book display at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 13, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (AFP/John Macdougall)
A visitor walks past a book display at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 13, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (AFP/John Macdougall)

Organizers of the Frankfurt Book Fair announced on Monday that this year's edition will be held as a live event under the motto "Re:connect," the German News Agency reported.

This centuries old fair that brings together a large number of publishers is seen as one of the most important cultural events in the world.

In 2020, the Frankfurt Book Fair went digital due to the pandemic.

Publishers willing to take part in the 73th edition of the book fair can register now and until May 31. The event is set to be held between October 20 and 24.

The event will be accompanied with digital preparations aimed at ensuring flexibility in case any developments related to the pandemic emerge.

Canada is supposed to be the honorary guest of this year's edition.

"In 2021, the Frankfurt Book Fair will represent again an important hub that gathers writers, authors, and publishers. This industry needs an exchange of ideas more than ever," said Juergen Boos, president and CEO of Frankfurt Book Fair.

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Saudi Camel Club' Rai Alnadhar' Platform Enters Guinness World Records

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Saudi Camel Club' Rai Alnadhar' Platform Enters Guinness World Records

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The Rai Alnadhar platform, sponsored by the Saudi Camel Club, has achieved a global milestone by being listed in Guinness World Records as the largest digital platform dedicated to human heritage and camels worldwide.
Camel Club Chairman of the Board of Directors Sheikh Fahd bin Falah bin Hathleen received the Guinness certificate, marking significant international recognition.

According to SPA, this achievement coincides with the platform's success in hosting the "Mongaiyat Al-Jazeera" competition this year, which garnered unprecedented engagement from camel and heritage enthusiasts. The event reflects Saudi Arabia's ability to blend tradition with modern technology.
As one of the key digital initiatives of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, the platform aims to strengthen and document the public's connection to camel heritage. Within just 20 days, it has attracted a record number of users and over 30 million visits.
With this achievement, the platform reinforces its status as a digital icon of heritage, paving the way for further innovations in integrating Saudi cultural identity with modern technologies, thereby enhancing the Kingdom's reputation as a global hub for excellence and innovation.a