President Masoud Barzani Attends Opening of 18th Erbil International Book Fair
The opening ceremony was attended by President Barzani, along with numerous guests, prominent political, cultural, and academic figures, and journalists.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — The 18th Erbil International Book Fair opened on Wednesday, in the presence of President Masoud Barzani, bringing together more than 400 publishing houses for a 10-day cultural event in the Kurdistan Region’s capital.
According to Barzani Headquarters, the fair is organized by the Mada Foundation for Media, Culture, and Arts and is being held under the slogan “I Am Kurdistani.”
The opening ceremony was attended by President Barzani, along with numerous guests, prominent political, cultural, and academic figures, and journalists.
The annual event provides a platform for publishers and readers to engage with literature, exchange ideas, and promote cultural and intellectual activities.
Ehab Qaisi, director of the Erbil International Book Fair, on Tuesday told Kurdistan24 that participants from 18 Arab and foreign countries will present books covering literature, philosophy, history, science, and other fields of knowledge in various languages.