ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Iran has made a notable return to the Algiers International Book Fair after years of absence, marking a renewed effort to strengthen cultural and literary ties with the Arab world. The 28th edition of the fair, running from October 29 to November 8, 2025 (7–17 Aban 1404), features Iran’s extensive national […]...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is set to introduce pilot projects featuring AI-powered digital textbooks in schools, as part of its broader efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into the national education system, the government announced following a meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and local IT developers. Develop...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has unveiled a sweeping digital library initiative aimed at transforming university learning, expanding research access and fostering a knowledge-based society. Developed by the University Publications Department, the platform was officially launched duri...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 placed a strong spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s female authors, celebrating their creativity, voices, and expanding presence within the Kingdom’s evolving literary landscape. Held at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, the 10-day event showcased emerging and established ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A new book market and three-day exhibition have opened in central Kabul, marking a step toward revitalizing Afghanistan’s literary and publishing community after years of displacement and neglect. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, the new marketplace, located near the Pamir cinema, provides a permanent space for boo...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan’s National Library has launched a virtual book exhibition titled “July 30 – World Day Against Trafficking in Persons,” aiming to raise awareness about human trafficking and highlight the country’s efforts to combat the crime. The digital exhibition includes a curated selection of official documents, photogr...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape is witnessing a new generation of writers redefining the Kingdom’s literary identity. Young authors—many under the age of 35—are contributing to a surge in creative output that spans diverse genres, while also calling for structural reforms to support and protect...
DIYARBAKIR, Türkiye (MNTV) — A mosque in southeastern Türkiye has become an unlikely but thriving center for learning and community development, thanks to an initiative by its imam to establish a library inside the worship space. The Hacı Hasan Ergün Mosque, located in the Ergani district of Diyarbakır, now houses a growing library that welcom...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s national laureate Abdul Samad Mohamed Said, who turned 90 in April, remains a towering figure in Malay literature Samad Said’s literary journey spans over seven decades, with notable works like “Salina” (1961) and “Al-Amin” (Islamic poetry anthology). His cont...
Binatang Press, Perspektif Magazine offer fresh look at Jakarta’s subcultures, experiences of Indonesian students living in Australia MELBOURNE, Australia (MNTV) — The 2025 Melbourne Art Book Fair at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) showcased a unique collection of Indonesian books, offering a rare glimpse into Jakarta’...
