Algiers International Book Fair 2026 Launches Cultural Program, Opens to Visitors

The cultural program of the Algiers International Book Fair 2026 began on Thursday, coinciding with the opening of the fair to visitors, in the presence of officials, intellectuals, and media professionals from Saudi Arabia and Algeria.

 The opening ceremony was attended by Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts Malika Bendouda, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Abdullah Al-Busairi, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Abdullatif Alwasel, and Commissioner of the Algiers International Book Fair Mohamed Iguerb.

 The ceremony began with an address by the fair commissioner, followed by a speech delivered by Alwasel on behalf of Saudi Arabia, the fair's Guest of Honour. Alwasel expressed Saudi Arabia's pride in participating as Guest of Honour, highlighting the development of the Saudi cultural sector under the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and thanking the Algerian side for its warm welcome and hospitality.

 The ceremony concluded with an address by Algerian Minister Bendouda, who welcomed Saudi Arabia as the fair's Guest of Honour and announced the launch of the cultural program, its seminars, and the opening of the fair to visitors.