Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture is participating in the sixth edition of the Iraq International Book Fair, which is being held from December 3 to December 13.
The participation comes as part of the Ministry of Culture’s commitment to enhancing the State of Qatar’s presence in international cultural forums, reflecting the stature of Qatari culture, its openness to the Arab and global cultural scene, and supporting the country’s efforts to build bridges of cultural communication among peoples.
The Qatari pavilion features a collection of recent literary and intellectual publications issued by the Ministry of Culture and several Qatari publishing houses, highlighting the diversity of national cultural production and the richness of Qatar’s creative movement.
Director of the Libraries Department at the Ministry of Culture and Director of the Doha International Book Fair, Jassim Ahmed Al Buainain, said in a statement that the ministry’s participation in the Iraq International Book Fair is a continuation of its presence at major Arab and international cultural exhibitions. He said that the Qatari participation aims to showcase Qatar’s cultural landscape and exchange expertise with international cultural institutions.
He added that Qatar’s presence in such events reflects the ministry’s vision to support the book and publishing industry, as well as to encourage Qatari writers and creatives to reach a wider audience in the Arab world and internationally.
He noted that through its international participation, the Ministry of Culture is keen to strengthen cultural relations with brotherly and friendly countries, and to introduce Qatari cultural production as part of Qatar’s civilizational and human presence on the global stage.
This edition of the exhibition features a wide range of local, Arab, and international publishing houses, with the attendance of hundreds of publishers and cultural institutions, reinforcing the fair’s position as a prominent platform for new publications and a venue that brings together authors, creators, and those interested in publishing and reading under specialized programs.
The exhibition program includes a variety of cultural activities such as book signing sessions, literary evenings, intellectual seminars, and workshops focused on the publishing industry, in addition to events aimed at youth and students, and programs designed to support reading and develop cultural skills among the public.
