Algiers Book Fair Concludes with Over 6 Million Visitors
The 29th Algiers International Book Fair concluded with over 6.27 million visitors, featuring broad international participation from 51 countries. The event showcased a rich cultural program and a significant public turnout, highlighting Algeria's vibrant cultural scene.
The 29th Algiers International Book Fair successfully concluded its activities, marked by extensive international participation and a substantial public turnout. Preliminary figures from the fair's management indicate that attendance exceeded 6.27 million visitors by Friday evening, November 6. On the final day alone, the event drew over 868,000 attendees, underscoring its significant appeal to the public.
This year's edition featured 1,567 publishing houses from 51 nations, collectively presenting approximately 300,000 titles across a total area of 45,500 square meters. The utilization of the Palestine pavilion for the first time contributed to an expanded space for both publishers and visitors. The fair's comprehensive program included 994 cultural, intellectual, and literary activities, with 61 official events engaging 220 writers, thinkers, and literary figures from Algeria, various Arab countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, alongside book signing sessions and dedicated programs for children and youth.
The fair also celebrated literary achievements, with Marwa Ziane receiving the "My First Book" award in Arabic for her novel "Lavina," and Dihia Hamitouche earning the same recognition in Amazigh for "The Golden Rift." The translation award was presented to Mohamed Sari. Looking ahead, the fair's management announced the Sultanate of Oman as the guest of honor for the 30th Algiers International Book Fair, scheduled for 2027, continuing the tradition of international collaboration.
