Algiers:The 29th Algiers International Book Fair concluded recently in the Algerian capital with significant participation from Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture. The event featured a showcase of Qatar’s cultural and intellectual publications and promoted the Doha International Book Fair.

According to Qatar News Agency, the fair attracted over six million visitors and included 1,567 publishing houses from 51 countries, covering an exhibition area of 45,500 square meters. The extensive program offered nearly 1,000 cultural events and presented approximately 300,000 book titles spanning various fields. Notably, the event featured 220 writers and speakers from diverse regions, including Algeria, the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Saudi Arabia was honored as the guest of honor for this year’s edition.

Qatar’s participation was marked by a display of publications from the Ministry of Culture, emphasizing works that document local knowledge, literature, and culture. A significant highlight of the Qatari pavilion was a seminar titled “International Competitions and Cultural Diplomacy: The Ethics Award for Arabic Calligraphy as a Model.” The pavilion’s design was inspired by traditional Qatari architecture, showcasing elements of the nation’s identity and architectural heritage.