{"id":3299,"date":"2025-11-06T11:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menamagazine.com\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:20:47","slug":"saudi-pavilion-showcases-rich-cultural-heritage-at-sharjah-book-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themena.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/06\/saudi-pavilion-showcases-rich-cultural-heritage-at-sharjah-book-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Pavilion Showcases Rich Cultural Heritage at Sharjah Book Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has inaugurated the Saudi pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, held at Sharjah Expo Center in the UAE from November 5 to 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fair provides a vital opportunity for Saudi publishers to engage in knowledge exchange with global counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by the commission, the Kingdom\u2019s participation aims to enhance its cultural presence and showcase the development of its publishing and translation sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pavilion features several national cultural and educational institutions, including the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance; King Abdulaziz University; King Fahd National Library; and King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects the strong cultural ties between the Kingdom and the UAE, stressing their commitment to cooperate in publishing, translation, and knowledge production, while enhancing Arab and international cultural communication. 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