A scene from the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Book Fair
Guests continue to arrive for the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Book Fair
Various sectors of the Syrian police, security forces, and armed forces are present, working tirelessly day and night to ensure the safety of participants and the comfort of visitors. The Damascus International Book Fair welcomes you in peace and security.
The Damascus International Book Fair will launch tomorrow for the first time since liberation, in an exceptional session that confirms the restoration of culture to its leading role, with the participation of more than 500 publishing houses from 35 countries, more than 100,000 titles, and a cultural program full of seminars and intellectual dialogues, so that the book may regain its status and become a fundamental pillar in building awareness and knowledge, in a clear message that culture is here to stay, active, and capable of shaping the future.
A high-level artistic and cultural delegation arrives to participate in the guest of honor pavilion, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pavilion, at the Damascus International Book Fair.
The Damascus International Book Fair is not just a book fair; it's a cultural event that seeks to honor creative individuals. Seven cultural awards will be presented to support creativity, young writers, and publishing houses. Who are the nominees for these awards?
Ahmad Barqawi, a Palestinian philosopher, university professor, thinker, critic, writer, researcher, and poet, was born in the Syrian town of Al-Hamah to a family from the Palestinian city of Tulkarm. He served for many years as head of the Philosophy Department at Damascus University and also taught and lectured at several Syrian and Arab universities. He participated in dozens of philosophical conferences and seminars and has published articles and studies in numerous Arab newspapers and magazines. Have you read any of his intellectual works before? Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
Mohammad Jamal Barout, a Syrian writer, historian, and researcher, was born in the village of Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo. He specializes in modern Syrian social and political history. He has worked as a director and consultant on several projects for the United Nations Development Programme in Syria and currently works as a research associate at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in Doha. He has published numerous studies and research papers on education, development, population, and Syrian emigration. His most recent books include: *The Last Decade in Syrian History: The Dialectic of Stagnation and Reform* and *The Modern Historical Formation of the Syrian Jazira*. Do you enjoy this type of intellectual work? Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
"Syria is rising with its culture and knowledge"... Writer Abdul Aziz Tammo, head of the Kurdish Independents Association, invites you to attend the Damascus International Fair... Will you answer the call?
Kuwaiti researcher and doctor Basem Al-Jazaa sends you a message inviting you to attend the Damascus International Book Fair and meet him there. Will you accept the invitation?
Beren Birsaigli Müt, a Turkish writer who introduced Syrian literature to Turkish readers. Be there and seize the opportunity to meet her at the Damascus International Book Fair.
One day the Damascus International Book Fair will return to create a magical Syrian memory filled with longing, knowledge and happy stories once again.
Dr. Khaldoun Al-Sharif is a Lebanese academic, researcher, and politician who served as head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee and advisor to Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
Youssef Bazzi, a Lebanese journalist, writer, and poet, has enriched Arabic literature with several poetry collections and won numerous literary awards. Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
Kamal Abdo is a researcher, academic, and Dean of the Faculty of Political Science at the University of the North, and a professor of history at Idlib University. Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
Islam Abu Shakir is a Syrian short story writer, novelist, and journalist. He has published several short story collections, including "The Hedgehog" and "Crushed Glass." Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
The State of Qatar and Saudi Arabia will be an honor at the Damascus International Fair, and visitors can visit the two countries and identify the books.
Mahmoud Al-Hamza is an academic specializing in mathematics and Arabic and Islamic manuscripts. Be there and seize the opportunity to meet him at the Damascus International Book Fair.
With the aroma of incense, music, Arabic coffee, and smiles, the Saudi delegation is ready to welcome you to the Kingdom's pavilion at the Damascus International Book Fair. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor at this exceptional edition of the Damascus International Book Fair.
