Jeddah International Book Fair
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VenueEvents Land
LocationsAlkurnaysh Road, Abhur Al Junoobiyah, Jeddah 23733, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
| Jeddah International Book Fair | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Events Land |
| Locations | Alkurnaysh Road, Abhur Al Junoobiyah, Jeddah 23733, Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 21°32′36″N 39°10′22″E / 21.54333°N 39.17278°E |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Participants | 440 publishers[1] |
| Attendance | 75,000[2] |
| Area | 27,500 m2[2] |
The Jeddah International Book Fair is the second largest book fair in Saudi Arabia, after the Riyadh International Book Fair.[3] The first version of this book fair was held in 2015.[4] From that year on, the book fair is usually held by December in the Events Land, South Obhur, Jeddah.[4] One of the main aims of the fair is to "support the publishing movement in Saudi Arabia", says Prince Mishal bin Majed, the governor of Jeddah.[5] In the sidelines of the fair, a number of galleries are organized. Additionally, many folklore shows are performed by a number of expatriate communities living in Saudi Arabia.[6]
