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- Emirati writers sign books, speak with readers
- Fair continues at the Jeddah Superdome until Dec. 21
JEDDAH: Over 20 Emirati publishing houses are taking part in the Jeddah Book Fair 2024, which features almost 1,000 publishers from 22 countries.
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission is hosting the fair in the Jeddah Superdome until Dec. 21.
UAE publishers have made a significant presence at the fair, with publications in literature, science, children鈥檚 stories, and comics, the WAM reported.
Emirati publishers said that the Jeddah Book Fair is one of the most important events in the Arab cultural calendar, praised for its high public turnout and the diversity of publications available in fiction and self-development genres, according to WAM.
The fair includes lectures, seminars, and workshops by nearly 170 speakers, writers, and experts from 抖阴短视频 and other countries.
Emirati writers signed their books and communicated directly with readers at the fair, WAM added.
The fair has also dedicated a special area for children featuring educational and interactive writing and animation industry activities.
More than 450 pavilions and a cultural program with more than 100 events have been organized as part of the fair.
It is the third book fair organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission in 2024 after the Riyadh International Book Fair and Madinah Book Fair.