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Oman Named Guest of Honour at Amman International Book Fair

Amman: The Sultanate of Oman will be the Guest of Honour at the 24th edition of the Amman International Book Fair, scheduled to be held at the Hussein Convention Center from 25 September to 5 October 2025. Oman will be represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth at the event.

According to Oman News Agency, Omani establishments and institutions participating in this edition of the Amman International Book Fair include the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Society for Writers and Literati, and Bait Al Zubair, alongside various libraries and private publishing establishments.

Oman’s recent participation in book fairs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and South Korea yielded positive outcomes. During these events, Oman showcased its cultural legacy, support for cultural industries, and programmes to highlight Omani culture, tourism assets, and investment in culture. The pavilions also emphasized Oman’s role in the international cultural arena.