34th edition of the Doha International Book Fair will be held from May 8 to 17

The 34th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, with the theme "From Engraving to Writing," will be inaugurated by the Ministry of Culture from May 8–17. The State of Palestine will be the special guest. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center is the venue for the occasion.

In this year's edition, over 522 publishing companies and entities from 43 countries are participating. This is the first time that American publishing firms, British publishers, libraries from Halabouni Street in Syria, and 11 publishers from Palestine will be involved. About 166,000 titles are available in the exhibition catalog. Wider involvement from different ministries, public and commercial organizations, and recognized diplomatic missions in Qatar is also encouraged for this edition.

The event will be accompanied by a wide range of creative and cultural events, such as workshops, lectures, and seminars spanning several literary and cultural disciplines. The Doha International Book Fair Award will also be introduced by the Ministry of Culture for authors and publishers. Young Qatari Writer prize, Creativity Award for Writers, Outstanding Publisher (Local and International), and Outstanding Publisher in Children's Books (Local and International) are among the prize categories. In addition to encouraging publishers, producers, writers, and intellectuals to keep producing and contributing, the prize aims to promote the publishing movement.

A wide range of engaging activities will be offered with the goal of fostering children's abilities and encouraging a love of reading. Alongside the exhibition, there will be a number of events that address issues that are relevant to both visitors and society.

For more details, visit https://www.decc.qa/decc_events/doha-international-book-fair-34th-session/