Saudi Arabia concludes participation in Baku International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has concluded Saudi Arabia's participation in the Baku International Book Fair 2026, held in Azerbaijan from October 21 to 25. The Saudi pavilion aimed to showcase the Kingdom's growing literary and knowledge production and highlight the cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan.

Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, CEO of the Commission, stated that the event provided opportunities to build professional partnerships within the publishing industry and support Saudi creators. The pavilion featured various government and cultural entities, including the King Fahd National Library, the King Abdulaziz Public Library, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

As part of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs' section, the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an displayed various editions of the Qur'an and translations of its meanings into multiple languages. The complex's efforts were recognized by the Saudi Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili, and the Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Beril Akçun.