اختتمت، منذ أيام، فعاليات معرض الرياض الدولي للكتاب 2025، الذي نظمته هيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة، بهويّة نوعية تمثّلت في عنوانه «الرياض تقرأ»، وشهد المعرض -الذي احتضنته جامعة الأميرة نورة بنت عبدالرحمن- برامج وأنشطة حافلة بالحوار والتفاعل الثقافي والفكري والمعرفي، أسهمت فيه أكثر من (2000) دار نشر ووكالة محلية وعالمية، قَدِمتْ من أكثر من (25) دولة، إلى جانب عدد من الهيئات والمؤسسات الثقافية السعودية والعربية والدولية، وعلمت «عكاظ» أن قيمة المبيعات تجاوزت 20 مليون ريال، بزيادة 20٪ عن العام الماضي.
فيما جدد المعرض حيوية الحراك الأدبي طيلة أيامه العشر، وضمّخ كفوف وأجواء عاصمة العرب بألوان طيف الإبداع الإنساني، مسرحاً وندوات، وقصائد، وموسيقى، وأزياء، وأطعمة، إضافة لورش العمل والعروض الفلكلورية؛ ما عزز مفهوم الاقتصاد المعرفي، والتثقيف بالترفيه، في تظاهرةٍ ثقافية نوعية قلّ ما تشهد المملكة لها مثيلاً، بل والعالم العربي أجمع.
وأتاح المعرض للناشرين والمؤلفين والقُراء فرص النقاش حول مستقبل (خير جليس) في ظل تحديات الرقمية والذكاء الاصطناعي، وضعف الموارد المالية للقراء، في ظل ارتفاع أسعار الكُتب خصوصاً من دور نشر اعتادت تعويض خسائر الموسم في معرض كتاب الرياض؛ بحكم القوة الشرائية والاستقرار النفسي والاجتماعي والأمني الذي تعيشه المملكة.
فيما حلّت جمهورية أوزبكستان ضيف شرف على النسخة الأخيرة، وقدّم المشاركون لزوار المعرض تجربة ثقافية مميزة تنبض بروح إنسانها وتستعرض إرثاً حضارياً؛ من آداب وفنون وتقاليد وموروث متنوع، وعرض مخطوطات وإصدارات في جناح ضيوف الشرف بمشاركة رموز الثقافة الأوزبكية والمواهب والمبدعين في البرنامج الثقافي.
وأكد الرئيس التنفيذي لهيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة الدكتور عبداللطيف عبدالعزيز الواصل، أن دورة كتاب الرياض 2025 جسّدت مكانة المملكة في المشهد الثقافي العربي والعالمي، مشيرًا إلى أن المعرض غدا حدثًا معرفيًّا يتجاوز فكرة البيع والشراء إلى بناء الجسور الفكرية بين الشعوب، وأضاف «نجاح هذه الدورة لم يكن مجرد إنجازٍ تنظيمي، بل هو نتيجة رؤيةٍ وطنية جعلت الثقافة رافدًا للتنمية وركيزةً لهوية الإنسان السعودي». وكشف عن تصاعد مؤشر زوار معرض الرياض الدولي للكتاب لهذا العام، الذي قارب مليوناً و500 ألف زائر، بنسبة زيادة 37%، وزيادة في المبيعات بنسبة 20%، ما يرفد مكانته، بصفته أكبر حدث ثقافي ومعرفي في المنطقة، لافتاً إلى أن الهيئة ماضيةٌ في تطوير منظومة النشر ودعم المؤلفين ودور النشر، وتعزيز الحضور السعودي في المحافل الدولية، موضحاً أن «الكتاب ما زال في صميم الوجدان الإنساني، ومعرض الرياض شاهدٌ حيّ على أن المستقبل للثقافة والإبداع» ووعد بلقاء متجدد مع التميّز في معارض الكتب والفعاليات الثقافية التي ترعاها وتتبناها هيئة الأدب والنشر والترجمة، مثمّناً دور زوار المعرض، ومؤسسات النشر المحلية والعربية والعالمية، وكافة الشركاء والرعاة، وإسهامهم في نجاح هذه التظاهرة الثقافية الكبرى، دعماً لأهداف هيئة الأدب في دعم الحراك الثقافي، وتطوير صناعة النشر.
يذكر أن معرض كتاب الرياض شدّ انتباه الحضور، بمشاركة مميزة من هيئة المسرح والفنون الأدائية التي قدمت عروضًا مسرحية في المسرح الخارجي ولوحة أدائية مشتركة مع فرقة أوزبكية، إلى جانب عروض يومية للفنون الأدائية المحلية.
تجاوزت مبيعاته 20 مليون ريال واستقبل مليوناً و500 ألف زائر
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The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 recently concluded its events, organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, under the thematic identity "Riyadh Reads." The fair, hosted by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, featured a rich array of programs and activities filled with dialogue and cultural, intellectual, and knowledge interaction, contributed to by more than 2,000 local and international publishing houses and agencies from over 25 countries, alongside several Saudi, Arab, and international cultural bodies and institutions. "Okaz" learned that sales exceeded 20 million riyals, marking a 20% increase from last year.
The fair rejuvenated the literary movement throughout its ten days, filling the hands and atmosphere of the Arab capital with the colors of human creativity, including theater, seminars, poetry, music, fashion, and food, in addition to workshops and folkloric performances; this reinforced the concept of the knowledge economy and education through entertainment, in a cultural event that the Kingdom rarely witnesses, and indeed the entire Arab world.
The fair provided publishers, authors, and readers with opportunities to discuss the future of "the best companion" in light of the challenges posed by digital technology and artificial intelligence, as well as the financial constraints faced by readers due to rising book prices, particularly from publishing houses that typically compensate for seasonal losses at the Riyadh Book Fair, given the purchasing power and the psychological, social, and security stability enjoyed by the Kingdom.
Uzbekistan was the guest of honor at this edition, and participants offered visitors a unique cultural experience that pulsated with the spirit of its people and showcased a rich civilizational heritage, including literature, arts, traditions, and diverse legacies, along with manuscripts and publications in the guest of honor pavilion featuring symbols of Uzbek culture and talents in the cultural program.
Dr. Abdulatif Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, the CEO of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, confirmed that the Riyadh Book Fair 2025 embodied the Kingdom's position in the Arab and global cultural scene, noting that the fair has become a knowledge event that transcends the idea of buying and selling to build intellectual bridges between peoples. He added, "The success of this edition was not merely an organizational achievement, but a result of a national vision that made culture a tributary for development and a cornerstone of Saudi identity." He revealed a significant increase in the number of visitors to this year's Riyadh International Book Fair, which approached 1.5 million visitors, reflecting a 37% increase, along with a 20% rise in sales, enhancing its status as the largest cultural and knowledge event in the region. He pointed out that the commission is committed to developing the publishing ecosystem, supporting authors and publishing houses, and enhancing Saudi presence in international forums, clarifying that "books remain at the core of human sentiment, and the Riyadh fair is a living testament that the future belongs to culture and creativity." He promised a renewed commitment to excellence in book fairs and cultural events sponsored and adopted by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, appreciating the role of fair visitors, local, Arab, and international publishing institutions, and all partners and sponsors, and their contributions to the success of this major cultural event, supporting the commission's goals in promoting cultural movement and developing the publishing industry.
It is noteworthy that the Riyadh Book Fair captured the attention of attendees with a distinctive participation from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, which presented theatrical performances in the outdoor theater and a joint performance with an Uzbek troupe, alongside daily showcases of local performing arts.
The fair rejuvenated the literary movement throughout its ten days, filling the hands and atmosphere of the Arab capital with the colors of human creativity, including theater, seminars, poetry, music, fashion, and food, in addition to workshops and folkloric performances; this reinforced the concept of the knowledge economy and education through entertainment, in a cultural event that the Kingdom rarely witnesses, and indeed the entire Arab world.
The fair provided publishers, authors, and readers with opportunities to discuss the future of "the best companion" in light of the challenges posed by digital technology and artificial intelligence, as well as the financial constraints faced by readers due to rising book prices, particularly from publishing houses that typically compensate for seasonal losses at the Riyadh Book Fair, given the purchasing power and the psychological, social, and security stability enjoyed by the Kingdom.
Uzbekistan was the guest of honor at this edition, and participants offered visitors a unique cultural experience that pulsated with the spirit of its people and showcased a rich civilizational heritage, including literature, arts, traditions, and diverse legacies, along with manuscripts and publications in the guest of honor pavilion featuring symbols of Uzbek culture and talents in the cultural program.
Dr. Abdulatif Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, the CEO of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, confirmed that the Riyadh Book Fair 2025 embodied the Kingdom's position in the Arab and global cultural scene, noting that the fair has become a knowledge event that transcends the idea of buying and selling to build intellectual bridges between peoples. He added, "The success of this edition was not merely an organizational achievement, but a result of a national vision that made culture a tributary for development and a cornerstone of Saudi identity." He revealed a significant increase in the number of visitors to this year's Riyadh International Book Fair, which approached 1.5 million visitors, reflecting a 37% increase, along with a 20% rise in sales, enhancing its status as the largest cultural and knowledge event in the region. He pointed out that the commission is committed to developing the publishing ecosystem, supporting authors and publishing houses, and enhancing Saudi presence in international forums, clarifying that "books remain at the core of human sentiment, and the Riyadh fair is a living testament that the future belongs to culture and creativity." He promised a renewed commitment to excellence in book fairs and cultural events sponsored and adopted by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, appreciating the role of fair visitors, local, Arab, and international publishing institutions, and all partners and sponsors, and their contributions to the success of this major cultural event, supporting the commission's goals in promoting cultural movement and developing the publishing industry.
It is noteworthy that the Riyadh Book Fair captured the attention of attendees with a distinctive participation from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, which presented theatrical performances in the outdoor theater and a joint performance with an Uzbek troupe, alongside daily showcases of local performing arts.
