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Fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair Opens in Berlin With Over 110 Publishers

More than 110 publishers from the Arab world and Germany have gathered in Berlin for the fourth edition of the Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair.

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The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair opened in Berlin on October 16, 2026. According to the Qatar Tribune and The Peninsula Qatar, the event features more than 110 publishers from the Arab world and Germany. [1][7][12]

Qatar is taking part in the event through its Ministry of Culture, the Gulf Times and earlier reports by FTMQ Books note. The Qatar news agency reported that preparations for the fair were completed ahead of its opening. [2][8][12]

As FTMQ Books reported earlier, the Ministry of Culture of Qatar is presenting five seminars focused on publishing, literature, and identity during the three day event. The fair runs from October 16 to October 18, 2026. [12]

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, with 3.7 million inhabitants within its city limits. Historically, the city emerged in the 13th century as a trading post, first mentioned in documents in 1237. [10][11]

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In short

  • The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair opened in Berlin on October 16, 2026.
  • More than 110 publishers from the Arab world and Germany are attending the fair.
  • Qatar's Ministry of Culture is presenting five seminars covering publishing, literature, and identity.
  • The event runs through October 18, 2026.

Sources

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  1. [1]4th Divan Arab Book Fair opens in Berlin with over 110 publishersThe Peninsula Qatar, 5h ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Culture ministry participates in Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair in BerlinGulf Times, 1d ago
  3. [3]The Best Book Parties Are at the Frankfurt Book FairNew York Times Books, 3h ago
  4. [4]The Best Book Parties Are at the Frankfurt Book FairThe New York Times, 9h ago
  5. [5]Sharjah International Book Fair 2026 with 1,500 eventsDaily News Hungary, 12h ago
  6. [6]ne:Sajam 2026: Program and Publishers Off the Book Fairsrpske.rs, 15h ago
  7. [7]110 publishers from Arab world and Germany attendAl Diwan Arabic Book FairQatar Tribune, 3h ago
  8. [8]Preparations Completed for 4th Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair in BerlinQatar news agency, 1d ago

Background

  1. [9]Enderûnlu Fâzıl on Wikipedia
  2. [10]Berlin on Wikipedia
  3. [11]Berlin on Grokipedia
  4. [12]Qatar Ministry of Culture participates in Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair FTMQ Books, 1d ago
  5. [13]Hong Kong Pavilion opens at Frankfurt Book Fair with CCIDA sponsorship FTMQ Books, 5d ago

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 13 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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