Oman Participates in Riyadh International Book Fair 2025
Riyadh, 2 Oct (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in Riyadh International Book Fair 2025, which kicked off in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today and will continue until 11 October.
Oman's pavilion at the book fair showcases a diverse set of Omani cultural and intellectual publications featuring various disciplines. The exhibits include publications from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth; the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs; the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism; Sultan Qaboos University and the National Records and Archives Authority, in addition to private Omani publishing houses and libraries.
Oman's participation in this edition of the book fair, which assumes regional and international significance, stems from its keenness to consolidate relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at various levels. It is also in pursuance of a drive to ensure the presence of Omani books in all Arab and international cultural book fairs and forums and to highlight Oman's cultural communication with countries around the world..
About 2,000 publishing houses, representing more than 25 countries, are taking part in Riyadh International Book Fair 2025, which attracts a large turnout of writers, intellectuals, literati and readers, besides offering outstanding cultural programmes that portray cultural interest at the Arab level.
This year's cultural programme features more than 200 activities, including workshops, lectures, dialogue sessions panels and a children’s cultural platform that seeks to develop the skills of young people and encourage them to engage in innovative competitions, literary and recreational activities.
The book fair also includes a "Business Zone" that will host specialized workshops and discussion panels on books, bookmaking, copyright and licensing. It also offers opportunities for dialogue among those who operate in the industry of writing and publishing.
Visitors to the book fair will have an opportunity to meet intellectuals, authors and other stakeholders, to sign memoranda of understanding and explore cultural initiatives presented by official institutions, universities and community organizations.
--- Ends/Bishara
