The Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday the upcoming 34th Doha International Book Fair, set to occur at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from May 8 to 17. 

This year's event will spotlight the State of Palestine as the guest of honor and will welcome 522 publishing houses from 43 countries. Among the participants are 11 publishers from Palestine, Syria's Halbouni Books, and newcomers from American and British publishing houses.

The fair will present approximately 166,000 titles and will involve participation from various ministries, governmental and private institutions, and diplomatic missions. 

Complementing the book displays, a diverse array of cultural and artistic events, including seminars, lectures, and workshops, will take place on the sidelines of the fair.