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Mon, 10/12/2026 - 04:06
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Saudi Arabia Wraps Up Participation at Frankfurt Book Fair

   Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission concluded Saudi Arabia's participation in the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair today, aiming to increase the visibility of Saudi literature, publishing, and translation and expand the international reach of its cultural output.
   CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Dr. Abdulatif Alwasel said the Kingdom’s presence at the fair is part of ongoing efforts to introduce Saudi literary works to a global audience and show the sector's transformation.
   He added that the Saudi pavilion provided visitors with insight into the diversity of the Kingdom’s cultural landscape and its development under Saudi Vision 2030.
   The book fair brought together Saudi entities and cultural institutions, led by the commission, to present Saudi literary works to an international audience and to strengthen cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and Germany.
   The participation also demonstrated a commitment to supporting national talent, highlighting progress in literature, publishing, and translation, and building connections with international publishing industries.
   The cultural program included panel discussions and poetry evenings, with sessions exploring literature, publishing, translation, the challenges of literary translation, and developments in contemporary Saudi publishing.
   Saudi writers joined discussions that highlighted the Kingdom’s literary achievements and the growing international reach of its cultural output.
   Further, the Saudi pavilion brought together several government entities and cultural institutions such as the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Abdulaziz University, King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication, King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy - Dar Alqalam, and Nasher Publishing and Distribution Company.
   Other participating entities included the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, and the Saudi Cultural Mission in Germany.
   -- SPA

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