The 27th edition of the Algerian International Book Fair (SILA) was officially launched by Soraya Mouloudji, Algeria’s Minister of Culture and Arts. This year’s edition holds special significance as it marks the 70th anniversary of Algeria’s Revolution, highlighted in various cultural and literary activities.
Mohamed Iguerb, the fair’s commissioner, noted the impressive international representation, with 1,007 exhibitors from 40 countries, an achievement he says places Algeria among leading global nations in the literary and cultural sphere.
For the first time, under Mouloudji’s patronage, the “My First Book” prize will be awarded to emerging authors under the age of 35. Additionally, there will be ceremonies honoring freedom fighters and the families of martyrs, further enriching the event’s connection to Algeria’s history.
Qatar joins this year’s fair as the guest of honor, underscoring the strong and longstanding cultural ties between Algeria and Qatar. Speaking on behalf of Qatar’s Minister of Culture, Abdul Rahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to Algeria, Abdulaziz Ali Al-Naama, expressed the importance of Qatar’s participation, emphasizing that it reflects a shared vision to transform cultural ideas into collaborative initiatives. He also highlighted the fair as an essential platform to promote reading and foster cultural exchange.
Minister Mouloudji praised the intellectual and cultural contributions of Qatar, noting that its participation enriches both Arab and global cultural landscapes.
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Author: nor-eleslam
Algerian International Book Fair
