Organised by the Ministry of Culture's Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Centre, the fair will run until January 22. PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam

Book lovers flock to Doha International Book Fair

2022-01-14 11:11:01

(MENAFN- Gulf Times)

The 31st edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is currently on at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The event, held under the slogan Knowledge is Light, features literary works of local, regional, and internationally-renowned authors and publishers from 37 countries across the globe. Organised by the Ministry of Culture's Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Centre, the fair will run until January 22.

Apart from books, the DIBF also hosts several sections for visitors to explore such as the Children's Creators Garden, Akkas Centre, Youth Hobbies Centre, and the Visual Arts Centre, among others. It is also set to hold a series of seminars and lectures.
The US is the guest of honour at the exhibition this year as part of the Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021.

PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam

Last updated: January 14 2022 10:44 PM

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