Thursday 22 / October / 2026
Muscat: Muscat International Book Fair will be held on March 24, 2027.
The main committee for the Muscat International Book Fair held a preparatory meeting to discuss preparations for the 30th edition of the fair, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Harrasi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Committee.
The meeting reviewed key aspects of organizing the upcoming edition, primarily the dates of the fair, which will be held from March 24 to April 3, 2027. Initial plans for the fair's programs were also discussed, ensuring they align with its status as a cultural and intellectual platform that brings together writers, intellectuals, publishers, and those interested in cultural affairs.
The committee also discussed the details of the participation of Al-Wusta Governorate, the guest of honor at the 30th edition, and the proposed themes and topics to highlight its historical, cultural, and economic assets, as well as to showcase its heritage, natural resources, and investment potential.
The meeting addressed the theme of the upcoming edition, "Creative Industries," and its cultural, intellectual, and economic dimensions. It also discussed the theme's role in highlighting creativity and innovation, and in promoting the presence of cultural and creative industries as a pillar of cultural and economic development.
The meeting stressed the importance of continuing preparatory work and coordination among the concerned parties, in order to contribute to the preparation for the next session and the achievement of its cultural and knowledge-based goals, and to enhance the status of the Muscat International Book Fair as one of the most prominent cultural events in the Sultanate of Oman.
