MADINAH: Literary and other creative offerings from more than 300 local, regional and international publishing houses and agencies are being showcased at the fourth annual Madinah Book Fair at King Salman International Convention Center.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the fair, which began on Tuesday and continues until Aug. 4, and features more than 200 pavilions, offers visitors a chance to explore a rich cultural and literary experience that reflects Saudi Arabia’s vibrant intellectual scene. Prince Salman bin Sultan, the governor of Madinah Region, was among the early visitors.
Bassam Al-Bassam, the general manager of publishing at the commission, told Arab News that the organization is committed to the continuing development and enhancement of the event.
“At the end of last year’s book fair, we collected feedback and comments from visitors and publishing houses, and based on them we introduced improvements,” he said.
“This year … we have introduced the Saudi publishing corner, which is focused on self-publishing authors, where they can present and sell their books.
