Riyadh, September 07, 2023, The Riyadh International Book Fair 2023, with the theme "An Inspiring Destination," will be the largest book fair locally and regionally in terms of the diversity of its cultural programming and the range of activities it offers for people of all ages. The book fair will take place at its new site at King Saud University in Riyadh from September 28 to October 7. Numerous publishing firms, agencies, and cultural organizations will take part in the event to display their most recent works as well as rare and priceless antiques, including books, manuscripts, and artworks. Over 200 cultural program activities, including seminars, poetry nights, international theatrical productions, concerts, workshops in many subject areas, and various kid-friendly activities, will be available to visitors over the course of the exhibition's ten days.
Along with the prior award, given to publishing houses by the commission, encompassing five categories for excellence in publishing, the exhibition is this year hosting a poetry competition for kids for the first time. Children's books, translation, internet platforms, Saudi content, and a general publishing category are the categories.
A conference called "International Publishers Conference" that will be conducted in conjunction with the exhibition on October 4th will feature local and international speakers who are top figures in the publishing sector as well as independent publishers, authors, experts, and content creators. The speakers will cover a range of topics related to the book business in order to impart their expert knowledge to up-and-coming businesses, promote Saudi culture abroad, and advance the publishing sector by implementing the highest standards of quality and cutting-edge global standards.
