RIYADH: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission held a video meeting titled “Role of book fairs in supporting the publishing sector” for people interested in the field.
Participants discussed the development of book fairs, their role in supporting the sector and the added value that publishers expect from Saudi book fairs.
They emphasized the importance of book fairs at the economic, intellectual and social levels, along with their importance as a link between publishers, writers and readers. They also called for the organization of book fairs in all the regions and cities under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Saudi universities.
