A Saudi pavilion that includes prominent cultural and educational institutions participates in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026, which is held at the 'Gostiny Dvor' complex from September 2 to 6, and aims to enhance the presence of Saudi culture internationally and enhance communication with global cultural institutions.
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A Saudi pavilion that includes prominent cultural and educational institutions participates in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026, which is held at the 'Gostiny Dvor' complex from September 2 to 6, and aims to enhance the presence of Saudi culture internationally and enhance communication with global cultural institutions.
The exhibition will be held at the Gostiny Dvor complex in the Russian capital during the period from September 2 to 6, with the participation of Saudi institutions and cultural destinations concerned with books, literature, heritage and knowledge.
The pavilion includes the King Abdulaziz Public Library, the King Abdulaziz House, the King Fahd National Library, the King Abdulaziz Endowment Libraries Complex, in addition to Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Center for Arabic Calligraphy, allowing visitors to the exhibition to learn about various contributions in the fields of culture and knowledge.
The parties present also include the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Noble Qur’an, the Nasher Publishing and Distribution Company, the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication, as well as the Saudi Cultural Mission in Türkiye.
The pavilion is accompanied by a cultural program that includes seminars, dialogue meetings, and poetry evenings with the participation of a number of Saudi writers and intellectuals. The activities address topics of literature, publishing, and translation, in addition to introducing aspects of the Saudi cultural achievement.
The Saudi appearance comes within efforts to enhance the presence of national culture in international forums, introduce initiatives that support writers and authors, and expand channels of communication with institutions and cultural circles outside the Kingdom.
The exhibition brings together cultural experiences from different countries, allowing writers and publishers to exchange ideas and expand areas of cooperation in literature and publishing.
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