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- In celebration of the Year of Handicrafts, the fair has a special section dedicated to traditional crafts, highlighting their cultural significance and preservation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the first Jazan Book Fair on Tuesday as part of the Jazan Winter Season.
Held at the Prince Sultan Cultural Center until Feb. 17, the event is part of a program to expand book fairs across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Commission CEO Abdullatif Al-Wasel said that the fair supports the Kingdom’s cultural movement and Vision 2030 goals by promoting knowledge, creativity and the local publishing industry.
He also highlighted the commission’s commitment to showcasing Jazan’s rich cultural heritage, the SPA reported.
The fair features major local, regional and Arab publishing houses, alongside a diverse cultural program.
It includes a discounted book section, a children’s area with activities in writing, storytelling, theater and animation, as well as interactive and cultural events.
More than 250 events, including lectures, seminars and workshops by Saudi as well as international experts will be held.
In celebration of the Year of Handicrafts, the fair has a special section dedicated to traditional crafts, highlighting their cultural significance and preservation.
The fair is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight, except on Fridays, when it opens from 2 p.m. to midnight.