Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

Abu Dhabi, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today inaugurated its pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, which runs from April 26 to May 5, showcasing the Kingdom’s distinguished achievements in literature, publishing, and translation.

Led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, the Kingdom’s participation in the 34th edition of the fair highlights contributions from several prominent national institutions, including the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, the King Abdulaziz Public Library, Princess Nourah University, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran.

A notable feature of the pavilion is the dedicated section for the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures—an initiative by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission—designed to promote research, partnerships, and cross-cultural dialogue through the medium of translation. This platform supports cultural exchange and expertise-sharing with visitors and stakeholders from the global publishing and cultural sectors, underscoring the dynamism of Saudi Arabia’s cultural movement and its commitment to fostering international cooperation.

Through its participation at the fair, the Kingdom seeks to strengthen cultural ties with the United Arab Emirates, building on a shared literary and intellectual heritage. Ongoing collaborations between the two nations in the fields of literature, publishing, and translation have further consolidated efforts to cultivate an integrated Gulf cultural landscape, presenting a unified and high-quality voice to the global community.

Saudi Arabia’s presence at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair reaffirms its role as a regional leader in cultural innovation and its vision to position literature and translation as key pillars of dialogue and understanding among civilizations.