The Ministry of Culture concluded its participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair on Saturday. The 10-day fair was held under the slogan "Riyadh Reads" at the King Saud University.
Jassim Ahmed al-Buainain, Director of the Libraries Department at the Ministry of Culture and Director of the Doha International Book Fair, said in a statement that the ministry showcased its various and new publications in different fields of knowledge, including novels, law, social and human sciences, in addition to distinguished publications of children's and young adult books.
Al-Buainain explained that the ministry participated in a cultural programme accompanying the exhibition by holding seminars, lectures and a poetry evening, in addition to the presence of the Qatari folk band throughout the days of the festival.
The fair, in which Qatar was the guest of honour this year, featured an extensive cultural programme with the participation of a large number of prominent figures from the world of culture, literature, and arts, as well as local, Arab and international publishing houses.
Over 2,000 local and international publishing houses took part in the exhibition. The event featured more than 800 pavilions and represented publishers from over 30 countries.
