Baghdad International Book Fair to kick off in September with Qatar among participants
<p>Baghdad: The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair is taking place from Sept. 2-12, with 20 countries, including Qatar, taking part.</p> <p>Over 600 publishing houses and agencies from Arab and foreign countries will participate, spread across almost 395 booths. Oman will be the guest of honor at the much-anticipated edition, showcasing the country’s literary, intellectual and scientific…
The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair commenced on September 2nd and will run until September 12th, featuring 20 nations, Qatar among them. The fair will see over 600 publishing houses and agencies from Arab and foreign countries participate across nearly 395 booths. Oman holds the honor of being the guest of distinction at this edition, presenting its rich literary, intellectual, and scientific heritage.
The fair is characterized by a variety of cultural and intellectual events, including panel discussions, poetry readings, and critical evenings. Esteemed Iraqi and Arab literary and intellectual figures will actively participate. Concurrently, a cultural and artistic symposium will convene numerous entities to unveil new releases and host literary and intellectual gatherings.
The inaugural fair was inaugurated in 1979 and has evolved into one of Iraq's and the region's most prominent cultural and intellectual gatherings. It attracts significant participation from publishing houses and cultural institutions across the Arab world and beyond. The event is renowned for hosting eminent cultural and intellectual personalities, attracting substantial public and media interest.
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