Algiers, November 07 (QNA) - The 29th Algiers International Book Fair concluded in the Algerian capital on Saturday, with Qatar participating through the Ministry of Culture, which showcased a selection of its cultural and intellectual publications and promoted the Doha International Book Fair.
According to Algeria Press Service (APS), the event attracted over six million visitors. It brought together 1,567 publishing houses from 51 countries across an exhibition area of 45,500 square meters.
The program featured nearly 1,000 cultural events and showcased around 300,000 book titles covering a wide range of fields. Some 220 writers and speakers from Algeria, the Arab world, Africa, Europe and the Americas also took part. Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor at this year's edition.
Qatar's participation included a display of publications issued by the Ministry of Culture, highlighting works documenting aspects of local knowledge, literature and culture. The Qatari pavilion also hosted a seminar titled "International Competitions and Cultural Diplomacy: The Ethics Award for Arabic Calligraphy as a Model."
The pavilion's design drew inspiration from traditional Qatari architecture, reflecting elements of the country's national identity and architectural heritage. (QNA)