Prime Minister Opens Doha International Book Fair

Prime Minister Opens Doha International Book Fair

Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani opened the 32nd Doha International Book Fair under the slogan "With Reading We Rise" at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Monday morning.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs toured the Fair's pavilions where he was briefed on the exhibits of the participating Qatari, Arab and foreign publishing houses, as well as the latest publications, books and manuscripts of government agencies, Arab and international cultural institutions and the embassies accredited to the country, especially the pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the guest of honor of this year's edition.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also visited the Children's Oasis, and listened to an explanation about the cultural activities accompanying the Fair, including seminars and lectures.
The opening was attended by a number of Their Highnesses and Excellencies guests of the Fair, ministers, heads of the diplomatic missions, and senior officials.

(QNA)