Baghdad Returns to Global Cultural Map Through International Book Festival

The capital Baghdad is currently witnessing an international book festival with wide participation from five hundred publishing houses representing thirty countries from various continents. This event is considered a strong return for Baghdad to the global cultural map, as the festival hosts elite Arab and foreign writers and thinkers. The program includes intellectual seminars, poetry evenings, and special pavilions for Iraqi writers in exile. The festival administration announced a major award for works highlighting Iraq's civilizational history, aiming to encourage research and creativity among young generations. The event reflects a genuine desire to restore Baghdad's position as a capital of Arab culture and creativity. The festival receives thousands of visitors daily from various categories.