Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Culture announced via Twitter that the Riyadh International Book Fair will take place from 1 to 10 October 2021.
Initially the Fair were scheduled to take place in April but due to Coronavirus it was postponed to October. The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is the organizer of the event, which will help Saudi Arabia to strengthen its position as a cultural hub in the region and beyond.
Prince Farhan’s message generated lot of buzz and excitement among book aficionados.