Doha International Book Fair Registration Opened for 2026

Book lovers and publishers, get ready! The Ministry of Culture just dropped the dates for registration for the 35th Doha International Book Fair. Mark your calendars: registration is open from January 1 to February 12, 2026, and the fair itself is set to take over Doha from May 14 to 23, 2026.

Registration went digital for 2026

Organizers made it super easy this year—just hop onto the fair’s official website and sign up online. No paperwork, no fuss. The Ministry expects even more publishers and book enthusiasts to join in compared to last year, so if you want a spot, don’t snooze on those dates!

Publishers gained confidence in the fair

The Doha International Book Fair has been a big deal since its first edition back in 1972. Now, with its 35th edition coming up, it’s one of the region’s largest and most trusted book events, drawing in Arab and international publishers from all over. The buzz is real, and the fair keeps getting bigger every year.

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Whether you’re a publisher, a reader, or just someone who loves the smell of new books, this is your chance to be part of something huge. Don’t forget: registration runs from January 1 to February 12, 2026, and the fair lights up Doha from May 14 to 23, 2026. See you among the stacks!

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