Madinah | July 31, 2025

In a gesture reflecting deep interest in culture and its role in building society, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah region, visited the fourth edition of Madinah International Book Fair 2025, held behind the King Salman International Conference and Exhibition Center, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair continues until August 4.

During his tour, His Highness expressed pride in Madinah's firmly established cultural standing, affirming that the city is not only the cradle of the Prophet's message, but also a beacon of knowledge and culture, and a key component of the Saudi cultural scene. He praised the great and continuous support the culture sector receives from the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, which has contributed to achieving a qualitative leap in national cultural initiatives.

His Highness reviewed the fair's most prominent pavilions, which include more than 300 Arab and international publishing houses and agencies, spread across more than 200 pavilions, offering a wide range of publications across various fields, in addition to accompanying cultural and interactive activities.

The Prince also listened to an explanation from Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, who reviewed the fair's goals in boosting cultural momentum in the Kingdom and achieving the goals of Vision 2030 in making culture one of the drivers of development, while highlighting the city's rich civilizational and cultural heritage.

His Highness's tour also included a visit to the craftsmen's corner, coinciding with the Kingdom's celebration of the Year of Handicrafts 2025, in addition to touring the accompanying cultural events and programs, which highlight local creativity and give visitors a comprehensive knowledge experience.

The regional governor's visit was a major show of moral support for those working in the cultural scene, and a message affirming the continued strengthening of Madinah's position as a cradle of culture and a platform for knowledge and artistic engagement in the Kingdom.