King Fahd National Library showcases Saudi heritage at 2026 Algiers Book Fair

King Fahd National Library participated in the Saudi pavilion as guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, presenting a selection of cultural and intellectual publications that introduced visitors to Saudi thought and highlighted the library’s efforts to preserve national heritage and memory.

The displayed works included a variety of books such as “Saudi Books Beyond Borders,” “The Library of Makkah: Past and Present,” “Half a Century in Media,” “Ibn Khamees as a Prose Writer,” and “Atlas of Satellite Images of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” alongside samples of rare manuscripts from the library’s collection.

The library’s section featured an interactive screen displaying historic and rare photographs from the national archives, documenting official visits between Saudi Arabia and Algeria, as well as images of the Two Holy Mosques, historic Diriyah, and modes of transportation in the Kingdom. Manuscripts related to Algeria dating back to the 8th century AH were also exhibited.

The pavilion attracted significant interest from visitors and researchers, who explored aspects of Saudi national heritage and the broader Arab and Islamic legacy.

The 2026 Algiers International Book Fair hosted 1,567 publishing houses from 51 countries.