The objectives of the fair are to consolidate and promote books in Qatar and expand the circle of readers. Al Jasra Theater will house a number of cultural and religious seminars throughout the days of the exhibition.
In addition to the puppet theatre, there will be plays and cultural and religious activities for children, he added.
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Culture's Qatar Centre for Cultural and Heritage Events, in the western square of Souq Waqif. In addition to noted Qatari institutions and organisations, some 35 publishers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, India and Australia will participate.
The event is an extension of the Doha International Book Fair, and aims to promote books in Qatar by encouraging reading.