Saudi Arabia launches guest of honor pavilion at Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia on Friday inaugurated its pavilion as guest of honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, showcasing the Kingdom’s literature, heritage and cultural traditions through a broad program of events and exhibitions.
The fair, which runs until June 7 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, features Saudi participation led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission under the Ministry of Culture.
The Kingdom’s pavilion includes panel discussions, poetry evenings and live performances featuring Saudi writers, intellectuals and artists, alongside exhibitions dedicated to manuscripts, traditional crafts, fashion, music and film.
Visitors can also explore replicas of archaeological artifacts from Saudi Arabia and experience a traditional Saudi majlis, which is included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
