The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion today at the Doha International Book Fair 2026, held from May 14 to 23, 2026, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing presence in the publishing sector and the regional and global cultural landscape.
CEO of the commission Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the commission seeks, through its participation, to promote Saudi literary and intellectual production, highlight the development of the literature, publishing, and translation sectors in the Kingdom, and raise awareness of the Saudi cultural scene through an accompanying cultural program featuring panel discussions and poetry evenings with leading Saudi authors and intellectuals, addressing literature, publishing, and translation issues and spotlighting Saudi cultural achievements and their impact on the Arab and international stage.
The Kingdom’s participation reflects the integration of national efforts in the cultural and knowledge sector, led by the commission with the participation of several entities.
Source: Riyadh Daily