Group with seven Brazilian literature professionals participated in the program prior to the emirate book fair. They were in debates about the sector and B2Bs. Contemporary and children’s literature stirred some interest.

President Jair Bolsonaro concluded his travel to the United Arab Emirates and, before leaving for Qatar, did an interview with local news agency WAM. He said he was extremely pleased with the way he was welcomed and said Brazil can be considered as an Arab country due to its huge number of people of Arab descent.