Saudi Arabia is taking part in the Bologna International Book Fair 2025, running from March 31 to April 3 at the Bologna Fiere Exhibition Center in Italy, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission is leading the Kingdom’s participation in the Bologna Book Fair, inaugurating Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the prestigious event.
On this occasion, the CEO of the Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, Abdullatif Al-Wasel, emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Bologna Book Fair 2025 aims to highlight several initiatives and programs that aim to advance the publishing industry and boost cultural engagement.
These initiatives include supporting the global presence of Saudi publishers and literary agents, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage, and introducing the Kingdom’s local literary output.
Furthermore, Al-Wasel noted that this international book fair provides a key platform for empowering the publishing sector, providing Saudi publishers with a unique opportunity to connect and exchange knowledge with counterparts from across the globe.
Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the Bologna International Book Fair 2025 sees the participation of various cultural organizations, including the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Fahd National Library, and the Publishing Association.
