São Paulo – The 4th Jeddah International Book Fair is running from Wednesday (26) to January 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event will feature 440 publishing houses from almost 40 countries, with over 100,000 titles available. The event is expected to welcome 500,000 visitors during its 11 days. PIctured above is the third edition of the fair.
The event features academic, cultural, scientific, literary, religious and children’s books by Arab and international publishing houses, plus e-books, cultural attractions and workshops.
This edition is themed Tolerance and Peace. Regarded as a major event in the country, the fair is intended to promote cultural diversity and education. The fairgrounds span 27,500 sqm, with an outdoor area facing the Red Sea coast, and a tent-shaped indoor area referencing the national cultural heritage.
The fair is open from Saturday to Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm and on Friday from 4 pm to 11 pm.
Quick facts
Jeddah International Book Fair
December 26-January 5, 2019
Saturday to Thursday, 10 am-10 pm
Friday, 4 pm-11 pm
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
South Obhur – Corniche Road
Contact details: +966126546384
support@jeddahbookfair.com
http://www.jeddahbookfair.com/en_US/
Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum