Doha, January 20 (QNA) - The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced its participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3 at Egypt International Exhibition Center.

The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and largest cultural events at both the Arab and international levels.

The Ministry's participation comes as part of the State of Qatar's commitment to boosting its cultural presence in international forums, supporting the publishing industry, showcasing Qatari intellectual and knowledge production, and expanding cultural exchange with Arab and international cultural institutions.

Director of the Department of Libraries at the Ministry of Culture, and Director of the Doha International Book Fair Jasim Ahmed Al Bouainin said that the State of Qatar's participation in CIBF underscores its belief in the role of culture and knowledge in building societies and promoting civilizational dialogue. It also reflects the Ministry of Culture's dedication to supporting Qatari publishers and enabling them to actively participate in major Arab cultural events, thereby promoting Qatari cultural production and enriching the Arab intellectual scene, he added.

The Ministry's participation will feature a cultural seminar as part of the fair's accompanying cultural program, bringing together leading intellectuals and cultural figures to discuss a range of intellectual and cultural issues of shared interest, Al Bouainin said.

He noted that several Qatari publishing houses will participate in the fair, presenting their latest publications in the fields of thought, literature, and knowledge.

Al Bouainin emphasized that this participation in the Cairo International Book Fair extends the Ministry's efforts to support Qatari publishers, strengthen cultural bridges with the Arab world, and reinforce the position of culture as a fundamental pillar of comprehensive development. (QNA)