Third Madinah Book Fair Kicks Off

The third edition of the Madinah Book Fair, organized by the Saudi Authority for Literature, Publishing and Translation, kicked off Tuesday. The event will continue until Aug. 5, with the participation of more than 300 Arab and international publishing houses and agencies, distributed over more than 200 pavilions. The exhibition's cultural program offers various activities including dialogue seminars, discussion sessions, workshops, and poetry evenings, with the participation of a group of Saudi and Arab writers, poets, and intellectuals, in addition to an integrated program designed for children, and innovative interactive activities. This year, the exhibition is held on an area of more than 20,000 square meters. Source: Qatar News Agency