Updated 11 min 20 sec ago
October 29, 2026 10:22
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia opened its pavilion at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, which runs until Nov. 7, at the Palais des Expositions in Pins Maritimes on Wednesday.
- Algeria’s Culture and Arts Minister Malika Bendouda attended the opening ceremony.
- As Guest of Honor, Saudi Arabia highlighted its deep cultural ties with Algeria, according to Abdulatif Alwasel.
Azouz Nasri, speaker of Algeria’s Council of the Nation, inaugurated the pavilion. Also present were Malika Bendouda, Abdullah Al-Busairi, Saudi ambassador to Algeria, and Abdulatif Alwasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission.
In a statement, Alwasel said Saudi Arabia’s selection as Guest of Honor marked a milestone in relations between the two countries and showcased the Kingdom’s active presence in the regional and international cultural landscape. He added that the event offered an exceptional opportunity to introduce Algerian audiences to the diversity and richness of Saudi culture.
The Kingdom’s delegation at the fair encompassed heritage, culinary arts, fashion, architecture, design, and film commissions.
The program will feature panel discussions, poetry evenings, and interactive sessions with renowned Saudi writers and poets, the statement noted.
The pavilion will emphasize Saudi traditional arts and a special display of treasured historical manuscripts, alongside Saudi publications, handicrafts, archaeological replicas from across the Kingdom, and demonstrations of Saudi musical instruments, underscoring the Kingdom’s literary and cultural legacy.
