Amman: launch of the international book fair

The Jordanian capital is getting ready to welcome nearly 400 publishing houses, both Arab and foreign. Qatar is this year's guest of honour at the fair, which runs from 21 to 30 September. Jordanian researcher, writer and historian Hind Abu Al-Shaar has also been chosen as this year's 'Personality of the Exhibition', in recognition of her academic efforts in the social sciences and humanities and her cognitive and academic influence in Jordan and abroad. In addition to the round tables, workshops and training sessions, the Shoman Foundation will organise the entire youth cultural programme.

Photo: copyright Mays Ibrahim Mustafa.