Riyadh, Safar 18, 1439, Nov 7, 2017, SPA -- The Ministry of Culture and Information announced beginning of registration for publishing houses, wishing to participate in the 2018 Riyadh International Book Fair edition, from inside and outside the Kingdom, through the exhibition website http://riyadhbookfair.org.sa. The period is to start from Wednesday 19 Safar 1439H, corresponding to 8 November 2017 until Saturday, 18 Rabi Thani 1439 H, corresponding to 30 December 2018. General Supervisor of the Ministry of Culture and Information for Cultural Affairs, who is also the General Supervisor of the exhibition Dr. Abdulrahman bin Nasser Al-Assem, said that the ministry is working to prepare for the exhibition, in a way that reflects Saudi culture, its international standing and fulfills the aspirations of those interested in the book industry. Al-Assem called on interested publishing houses to abide by the terms and conditions of participation, set by the ministry on the website of the e-exhibition, noting that compliance with them facilitates proceeding their applications, stressing importance of meeting deadlines for registration and completing all procedures, according to the specified conditions. -- SPA 17:46 LOCAL TIME 14:46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w530833