Doha Int’l Book Fair opens with Iran in attendance
The 32nd edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) commenced on Monday, featuring the participation of Iran and extending a warm invitation to book enthusiasts until June 21.
Iran’s House of Books and Literature, in its seventh presence at this exhibition, represents our country’s publishing industry with a booth covering an area of 36 square meters.
The booth showcases and offers 800 titles from 60 publishers, spanning various subjects such as children and young adult literature, rare books, Persian language instruction, Qur’anic themes, interfaith dialogue, and more.
Additionally, the booth highlights Iran’s publishing capacities in content production and children’s book illustration, along with hosting a calligraphy workshop and other activities.
Some 505 publishers from 37 countries are participating in the book fair this year, which is being held under the slogan ‘With Reading We Rise’. Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor at DIBF 2023.
DIBF 2023, which continues until June 21, aims to consolidate the status of culture in the country and confirm the pivotal role of knowledge in the renaissance of Qatari society. Launched back in 1972, the fair seeks to become a cultural and intellectual beacon in Qatar and the region.
The 32nd DIBF is the largest edition of the fair as hundreds of local, Arab and international publishing houses are taking part with about 180,000 titles and 750,000 books.
Saudi Arabia, the guest of honour, is participating with a special pavilion that includes a collection of different kinds of books, as well as contributions by poets and narrators who present different aspects of their country’s culture.
The fair presents a rich and varied cultural programme, hosting 37 cultural, scientific, literary and social seminars; poetry evenings; and activities of the Cultural Salon with 116 events that include seminars, cultural sessions and the launch of new publications.