Six Arab Book Fairs Set for Final Two Months of 2026

Several Arab countries are preparing to host six international book fairs in the final two months of 2026, offering fresh opportunities for publishers and readers to connect.

The fairs include events in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq, as well as the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The full list of locations and individual event dates were not provided in the announcement.

For readers, the year-end calendar will offer opportunities to discover recent releases. Publishers, meanwhile, will have further occasions to bring their books to audiences across the region.

The planned events place books and publishing on the region’s cultural agenda as 2026 draws to a close, with a focus on connecting those who produce books with those who read them.