Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launches Kingdom’s pavilion as guest of honor at Algiers International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as guest of honor at the Algiers International Book Fair 2026, which will take place from October 28 to November 7, 2026, at the Palace of Maritime Pines in Algiers.

Saudi Arabia’s selection as guest of honor reflects the strong brotherly relations between the Kingdom and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, and comes amid the Kingdom’s dynamic efforts to enhance its global cultural presence and showcase its rich heritage.

The pavilion was opened by Azouz Nasri, President of the Algerian Council of the Nation; Khalida Boufadch, President of the Algerian National People’s Assembly; Malika Bendouda, Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts; Dr. Abdulatif bin Abdulaziz Alwaseel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission; Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al-Bassiri, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria; and Mohamed Igherb, Director of the Algiers Book Fair.

Dr. Abdulatif bin Abdulaziz Alwaseel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said the Kingdom’s selection as guest of honor crowns the strong cultural ties between the two countries and recognizes Saudi Arabia’s active presence in the regional and international cultural scene, providing an exceptional opportunity to introduce Algerian audiences to the diversity and richness of Saudi culture.

Dr. Alwaseel expressed his gratitude to Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Commission, for his ongoing support of knowledge exchange in the Saudi cultural scene. He also thanked the President of Algeria and the Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts for their hospitality, noting that the warm welcome reflects the spirit of cultural cooperation between the two peoples.

The Commission is leading Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor with a large cultural and literary delegation, including several national bodies and cultural entities such as the Heritage Commission, Culinary Arts Commission, Fashion Commission, Architecture and Design Arts Commission, Film Commission, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy (Dar Al Qalam), Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, King Fahd National Library, King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, King Abdulaziz Endowment Libraries Complex, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Algeria, and the Arab Translation Observatory.

The Kingdom’s pavilion will showcase the diversity and creativity of Saudi cultural identity through a comprehensive program organized by the Commission. Activities include seminars and poetry evenings featuring Saudi writers, live performances of performing arts inside and outside the fair, a historical manuscripts exhibition, a Saudi publications corner, live demonstrations of handicrafts, a heritage replicas section, a musical instruments display, a fashion corner, a Saudi film section, and a hospitality area combining authenticity with a warm welcome.