The 32nd Doha International Book Fair concludes on a grand note

The 32nd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) concluded Wednesday after a 10-day long successful run at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.Dr Ghanem bin Mubarak al-Ali al-Maadeed, Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, said: "The 32nd session of the DIBF witnessed an unprecedented cultural, intellectual and literary movement. Its success was based on several factors, most notably the wide and valuable participation of local, Arab, and international publishing houses, whose roles have integrated to provide an exceptional experience for visitors and those interested in literature, art and culture, as well as a variety of titles, books, collectibles, manuscripts and other exhibitions that enriched the taste of the public and gave them wider options to read recent publications in various fields of thought and creativity.”"We are very happy with the great turnout of visitors for the DIBF from inside and outside Qatar. We are even happier with the positive and distinguished cultural activities and events presented daily and widely praised by various groups."Dr al-Maadeed explained that the DIBF - as a leading cultural beacon in Qatar and the region - embodies the vision of the Ministry of Culture seeking to enhance the cultural scene by supporting efforts to make the book a national asset together with the writing and publishing industry and to provide a live interactive platform that brings together authors, publishers and readers under one roof."The exhibition has achieved its objectives par excellence that are to be added to the series of valuable events organised by the Ministry this year, such as the seminar season, the Ramadan Book Fair, the Doha Theatre Festival and the Universities Poet Competition, in order to achieve the Ministry’s strategy based on supporting intellectuals and creators.”