JEDDAH: Over 75,000 people have visited the second Jeddah International Book Fair since its opening Thursday in South Obhur.
Organizers said that despite the high number, visitors could move freely around the venue due to the six gates to the fair, which received members from all segments of society.
About 100 interactive electronic screens made the visitors’ journey easier and helped them look for the book titles by guiding them through the explanatory maps of the publishing houses, writers and the 4,000-meter-long alleys of the fair.
Parking lots were designed to fit 2,500 cars on the fair grounds and organizers devised a traffic plan to ease the flow of traffic for visitors during the fair.
Families could use the renovated exhibition halls and use the new services at restaurants.
The exhibition is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The event aims to educate the community on different issues, as well as encourage people to read more and cultivate the culture of reading.
The fair also aims to enrich intellectual experience of visitors and encourage writers and intellectuals from government and private sectors in their pursuit.
Jeddah International Book Fair a big draw
Jeddah International Book Fair a big draw
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
