Mohamed Rahal "Beijing International Book Fair"

Fair concluded at the China National Convention Center from June 17-21, 2026. The fair featured over 1,700 exhibitors representing 82 countries, making it one of the world's largest international book fairs.

Middle Eastern countries had a prominent presence, leading the cultural scene as guests of honor with national pavilions.

Middle Eastern coverage and participation at the international fair: The UAE, the guest of honor, participated under the umbrella of the "Emirati House,"

sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the UAE Embassy in Beijing. The pavilion included the participation of 30 entities. The Chinese public enthusiastically engaged with the heritage events and the children's corner, which welcomed over 2,000 children and visitors, in addition to the professional participation of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and other cultural organizations.
Saudi Arabia: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion to highlight Saudi literature, enhance the presence of publishers in global markets, and build sustainable cultural partnerships with Chinese publishing houses. Media Coverage: The Arab and Asian events received comprehensive coverage from international media outlets and news networks.

Key Facts and Events of the 32nd Edition: Number of participating countries: 82 countries and regions. Number of exhibitors: Over 1,700 exhibitors (a significant increase compared to previous editions).

Exhibition Area: 60,000 square meters. Exhibits: 220,000 book titles. Events: Over 1,000 diverse cultural events.

New Features at the 2026 Edition: The exhibition witnessed the launch of the first specialized area for intellectual property rights licensing, and a digital publishing pavilion focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence applications in the book industry, web literature, and electronic games. Would you like to learn about the details of a specific country's participation, or discover the most prominent copyright and translation agreements concluded during the exhibition?

The Most Important Publications Shown at the Grand International Book Fair

The Epic of Eurasia by the Chinese poet Cao Shui was presented in 6 foreign languages ​​at this international book fair:

Arabic, English, Italian, Swedish, Spanish, and French