Curtain comes down on Muscat International Book Fair

Curtain comes down on Muscat International Book Fair

Muscat: The activities of the 28th edition of Muscat International Book Fair concluded on Saturday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Main Committee of Muscat International Book Fair.

Ahmed bin Saud Al Rawahi, Director of Muscat International Book Fair, said in his speech that 34 countries have presented their “knowledge treasures” and products of local, Arab and international publishing houses were showcased with 622,000 titles in the various fields including over 19,000 Omani books.

He said that Muscat International Book Fair included some 130 activities including these targeting children. He added that the event hosted a number of icons in the fields of culture and art from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.

The accompanying exhibition represented a space for Omani writers who contributed to the success of programmes and activities of Muscat International Book Fair.

Al Rawahi announced that North Al Sharqiyah Governorate would be the guest of honour of the 29th edition of Muscat International Book Fair, scheduled for 25 April to 2 May 2024.

Raya bint Amer Al Jabri, member of the Committee of the Society Initiatives, announced the national programme for reading