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Book fair opens in Kuwait

Book fair opens in Kuwait
Book fair opens in Kuwait
KUWAIT, Oct 19 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Planning and Development Abdulwahab Al-Haroun inaugurated on Wednesday the 36th Kuwait International Book Fair at the International Fair Ground, an event sponsored by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
In a statement on the occasion, the minister noted significance of participation of Arab publishing houses in the event and expressed particular pleasure at the child book pavilion.
Touring sections of the exhibition, the minister praised the participation of the National Council of Culture, Arts and Letters and Kuwait Heritage Center.
"We in the State of Kuwait are proud of holding this fair, one of the major exhibitions in the Arab world," he said, adding that many Arabs come to Kuwait, particularly for sake of visiting this annual fair.
Up to 63 percent of the state development plan tackles human development schemes which includes cultural plans, Al-Haroun said.
The state plans to establish cultural centers in several districts of the country, the official said. The planned Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center would be built in Al-Shaab. Another center, to be named Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural center, would be located at the Slogan Square and would include an opera theatre.
Authorities have already specified land plots for construction of such centers, he concluded. (end) tms.rda.rk KUNA 191559 Oct 11NNNN