The International Book Fair 2024, which took place at the Islamic University of Madinah, concluded its activities yesterday, with over 85,000 visitors attending this year's edition. The fair was organized by the Literature and Authors Association under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and was held under the theme "The Book is a Window to Life." The fair lasted seven days and saw the participation of over 130 publishing houses from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 10 Saudi universities, seven cultural centers, and at least 15 charitable societies. The book fair's program was diverse and rich in content, offering a variety of intellectual and cultural activities for different segments of society. The activities included panel discussions with intellectuals and writers discussing contemporary cultural issues. The cultural program also featured specialized writing, publishing, and translation workshops, diverse lectures, and poetry evenings. Source: Saudi Press Agency