The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad Syria

Damascus is hosting its first international book fair since Bashar Assad fell, and publishers say censorship has almost ...

Syria turns page on Assad era with international book fair as censorship eases

A display at the entrance to the fair made reference to Syria’s history and the role of literature in it. “Intellectual ...

At Damascus Book Fair, Islamist Titles and Kurdish Culture Echo Big Shifts

Held for the first time since ​Bashar al-Assad was ousted, this year's Damascus International Book Fair reflects deep changes ...
Syrian Arab News Agency

Tracing the alphabet: Damascus Book Fair highlights Syria’s millennia of knowledge

Damascus International Book Fair this year offers more than books, it tells the story of Syria’s enduring intellectual legacy. From ...
Syrian Arab News Agency

At Damascus Book Fair, 11-year-old Syrian author showcases visual tribute to Syria

At just 11 years old, Syrian author Bana Omar Abdullah is making her mark at the Damascus International Book Fair with the ...
The Peninsula Qatar

Arab Book Award hosts cultural events at Damascus International Book Fair

The Arab Book Award is taking part in the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, which runs through February 16, with a ...

Syria blocks display of al Qaeda-linked text at book fair, Iraqi official says

The Syrian government has prevented an al Qaeda-linked book from being displayed at a Damascus book fair after a request from Baghdad, an Iraqi security official said on Wednesday, as Iraq seeks to ...
TRT World

Damascus book fair turns page on Assad era, heralds new chapter for Syria

The first book fair since Assad was ousted in December 2024 witnessed high turnout, with state media reporting that 250,000 people attended on the first day, February 6, trekking out to fairgrounds ...