Int'l book fair kicks off in Saudi capital


By SuadLuo Chen
  • World
  • Friday, 03 Oct 2025

RIYADH, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 opened here on Thursday, bringing together over 2,000 local and international publishing houses from more than 25 countries, along with a range of cultural institutions.

Held under the theme "Riyadh Reads," the 10-day event is organized by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair features more than 200 cultural activities, including seminars, lectures, poetry evenings, and workshops attended by prominent writers and intellectuals.

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