Immerse yourself in the book world of the Middle East, the most anticipated literary event with the city and the Middle East’s premier book fair. The fair features hundreds of national and international publishers, distributors and book retailers to facilitate exchanges between professionals and showcase both the latest new products and vintage copies.
Riyadh International Book Fair is the most eagerly awaited literary event in the capital, with the aim of facilitating and encouraging exchanges between authors, publishers, book professionals and those who love to read. An important cultural event that attracts thousands of visitors every day, will witness the participation of 550 local, Arab and international publishers.
The International Book Fair is held annually in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides a platform for companies, institutions and individuals interested in books and the publishing industry to showcase their products and services. The main role of the fair is to support reading and community skills, to raise cultural, literary and artistic awareness. It also encourages people to visit, buy books, attend conferences, seminars and workshops related to culture, literature and the arts. Since its inception – some 40 years ago – the Riyadh International Book Fair has earned a reputation as a major event on the Arab intellectual scene. It is one of the leading Arab book fairs in terms of the number of visitors, the volume of sales, and the variety of cultural programs. Each year it attracts publications from prominent Saudi, Arab and international publishers and writers. In 2019, the organization and management of the fair has been entrusted to the Ministry of Culture. The ministry is working to build the fair’s infrastructure to complement the goals outlined in Vision 2030 and the cultural vision launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2019. It also seeks to support the fair on the global stage.
