Saudi Arabia concludes participation in Baku International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has concluded Saudi Arabia’s participation in the 2026 Baku International Book Fair, held from October 21 to 25 in the Azerbaijani capital. The event drew a strong cultural and intellectual presence, reflecting the Kingdom’s rising status in literature, publishing and translation, and underscoring its active role on the international cultural scene.

Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Baku International Book Fair was part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to showcase Saudi literary and intellectual output and to highlight the strong cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. He noted that the Saudi pavilion offered a comprehensive view of the Kingdom’s vibrant cultural movement and its rapid development under Saudi Vision 2030.

Al-Wasel added that the event provided an opportunity to strengthen professional connections and build knowledge partnerships with those in the book and publishing industry, expanding avenues for cooperation and cultural exchange. This, he said, would help empower Saudi creatives and publishers and support the reach of Saudi content to a wider audience in Azerbaijan and internationally.

The Saudi pavilion brought together several government bodies and cultural institutions, led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, with the participation of King Fahd National Library, King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Turkey, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy (Dar Al Qalam). Their joint participation reflected the Kingdom’s integrated national efforts to enhance its presence at international cultural forums.