Saudi Arabia named guest of honor at 2026 Algiers International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia has been named guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, which will be held from October 28 to November 7, 2026, at the Palais des Expositions in Algiers, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in Riyadh on October 20, 2026.

The selection of Saudi Arabia as guest of honor reflects the strong ties between the Kingdom and Algeria, and comes amid ongoing growth in Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector, supported by the country’s leadership.

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead the Kingdom’s participation, organizing a cultural program featuring seminars, panel discussions, and poetry evenings with the involvement of writers, intellectuals, and specialists. The program will also highlight the Saudi literary scene and creative movement across various cultural fields.

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion will include sections dedicated to handicrafts, traditional attire, musical instruments, a display of manuscripts and archaeological replicas, performances of Saudi performing arts, and screenings of Saudi films. Government bodies, cultural authorities, and organizations will also take part in the pavilion.

The pavilion is expected to offer a comprehensive cultural experience, showcasing achievements made under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which, according to SPA, aims to establish culture as a pillar of quality of life and a tool for intercultural communication.