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The First Book Fair in the Eastern Region (Al-Sharqiya) that is under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture will take place in March 2023, the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission announced
The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Authority of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced its readiness to organize the Eastern Province Book Fair 2023 from March 2 to March 11. This will be the first book fair to be held in the Eastern Province under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture
The exhibition targets a large presence of local and international publishing houses. It includes a qualitative and specialized cultural program, as well as a group of cultural events for children, according to the Authority’s Twitter account
The authority opened the door for registration for publishing houses wishing to participate in the exhibition It called on local and international publishing houses to submit their applications through the website
The Eastern Province Book Fair 2023 is part of an expanded plan for Saudi book fairs. This plan was previously announced by the Chairman of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Authority, Muhammad Hassan Alwan. This plan was to promote reading and support access to local, regional and international publishing houses for the local audience
Last year witnessed the organization of 3 exhibitions, starting with the Madinah Book Fair in June. Next, the Riyadh International Book Fair at the end of September, and finally the Jeddah Book Fair in December
The exhibition represents a cultural window that showcases local and international literature, publishing, and translation makers. It also includes those interested in the book industry Additionally, cultural events are organized in addition to academic activities. These include lectures, workshops, and seminars in which elite experts and intellectuals participate, poetry evenings, and a children’s corne
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