Led by the Publishing Authority… 11 Saudi government agencies at the Cairo Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Authority is preparing to lead the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Cairo International Book Fair 2025 in its fifty-sixth session, which is organized by the Egyptian General Book Authority during the period from January 23 to February 5.
The Kingdom’s participation in the Cairo International Book Fair 2025 includes 11 government agencies, the participation is led by the Publishing, Literature and Translation Authority, with the participation of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, the King Salman Academy for the Arabic Language, and the Saudi Cultural Mission in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In addition to the King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Fahd National Library, Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University, Prince Sattam University, Tabuk University, Hafr Al-Batin University, and the Publishing Society.

Strengthening the Kingdom’s cultural presence

The CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Authority, Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Wasel said that the Authority’s participation in the Cairo International Book Fair comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s presence on the regional and global cultural and literary scene, raise awareness of the Saudi cultural heritage, and highlight the Kingdom’s growing contributions to the global cultural movement.

Attracting international publishing houses

Al-Wasel explained that the Authority has provided all capabilities to enhance the participation of Saudi publishing houses and libraries in local or international book fairs.

The participation also aims to attract international publishing houses to Saudi exhibitions by establishing new partnerships and cooperation, and enhancing cultural exchange between the Kingdom and the world.
The participation aims to strengthen cultural relations and knowledge exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and to enrich joint cooperation in the fields of literature, publishing and translation.
In addition to enhancing the presence of Saudi publishing houses and literary agencies in major cultural forums regionally and globally.