Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated the 34th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) under the theme ‘From Engraving to Writing.’ The fair is being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) and will continue through May 17.

According to Qatar News Agency, a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, along with heads of diplomatic missions, ranking officials, and guests of the exhibition, were present at the event. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs toured the exhibition pavilions, which host 522 publishing houses from 43 countries. His Excellency was informed about the works showcased by Qatari, Arab, and international publishers, as well as the latest publications and manuscripts from the Ministry of Culture, government entities, and participating cultural institutions.

Palestine is the guest of honor for this edition of the book fair, participating with a special pavilion that includes a diverse cultural program. This program highlights authentic Palestinian heritage and intellectual and literary output, featuring a variety of traditional and artistic performances.

During the event, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also launched Doha Magazine, which has returned to publication in a new format as a cultural platform affiliated with the Ministry of Culture.