Istanbul is bringing together publishers, writers and readers from the Arabic publishing world at the 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair. Organized in cooperation with the Press and Publishers Association, the International Association of Arabic Book Publishers and the Turkish Publishers Association, the fair has opened its doors at the Yenikapı Eurasia Exhibition and Art Center.
Thousands of Arabic-language books are on display at the event. In addition to students studying in Türkiye, academics and educators, readers, writers, journalists and researchers from various nationalities who are interested in Arabic are also visiting the fair.
Arabic publications arrive in Istanbul from more than 30 countries
More than 300 publishers from over 30 countries are participating in the fair, where visitors tour the stands, examine the books and learn about the works.
Held this year under the theme “The story continues,” the event is the largest Arabic book fair outside the Arab world.
Publishing representatives discuss new partnerships
As part of the fair, publishers, writers, academics, translators, graphic designers and industry representatives are exchanging views on new projects, publishing rights and international partnerships.
Officials from countries including Syria, Qatar, Oman, Morocco, Kuwait and Algeria, representatives of international civil society organizations, and figures from the worlds of culture, art and politics are also attending the event.
The fair, accredited by the Arab Publishers Union, which is headquartered in Cairo, can be visited until August 23.