RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission, part of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, has revealed that the Riyadh Book Fair 2024 is its largest edition yet, featuring a diverse range of translated international books. With more than 2,000 local, Arab, and international publishers participating, the Fair has strengthened its position as a leading cultural event in the Arab world. This year's edition promotes Saudi Arabia's cultural openness and supports the spread of cross-border knowledge.
The 2024 Fair edition stands out for hosting renowned thinkers, intellectuals, and global figures in literature, art, and knowledge who share their insights and success stories with the public. Among the key speakers are Fareed Zakaria, acclaimed media personality and author; Walter Isaacson, world-renowned biographer; poet and writer Kwame Alexander; and acclaimed novelist Jonathan Franzen. The Fair also features prominent literary and artistic figures from the Middle East.
Dr Mohammed Hasan Alwan, CEO of the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission, emphasised the significance of the Fair, stating: "The Riyadh International Book Fair is not only one of the most important book fairs in the Arab region but also a premier platform for publishers and authors to expand their reach in the Arab cultural market. This year's edition is especially notable for its focus on cultural diversity and translation, with an exceptional programme featuring some of the world's leading intellectuals."
During his visit, His Excellency Chang Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, expressed admiration for the Saudi public's enthusiasm for reading. CNN's Fareed Zakaria praised the Kingdom's remarkable transformation and its growing global influence.
This year also marks the return of the popular "Riyadh Reads French" initiative, featuring several French publishers. Al-Saeed Ezz, Communication Officer at the French Embassy, noted that this year's programme has expanded to include children's activities and free French language courses in collaboration with the French Cultural Institute, bringing French culture closer to Saudi visitors.
The Riyadh International Book Fair plays a key role in supporting Saudi Vision 2030's cultural goals, contributing to the Kingdom's cultural economy, projected to reach $9.3 billion. Attracting over one million visitors annually, it ranks among the highest-selling book fairs in the Arab world.
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Riyadh International Book Fair 2024: Expanding Global Dialogue through the Largest Collection of Translated Works
BANGKOK, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces, hosted its annual Exporter of the Year 2024 event in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 3 to 4. The event brought together 100 top sellers from Global Emerging Market regions, including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, to celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit and global exporting excellence.
As part of the two-day event celebrating eBay sellers, the Exporter of the Year 2024 award ceremony was held on December 4 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Among the participants, 24 eBay sellers were recognized for their outstanding growth performance and exceptional buyer experience. These accolades highlight their remarkable service excellence compared to millions of sellers across the Global Emerging Market regions.
At the event, top sellers from eBay's global emerging markets connected with a vibrant global community made up of individuals and businesses, spanning diverse geographies, cultures, and languages. Their experiences reinforced how eBay's tools and support have enabled cross-border trade sellers to reach new customers and successfully expand their operations to international markets.
The gathering also facilitated knowledge sharing, cross-border partnerships, and networking opportunities amongst top sellers, helping them better understand different market needs.
Growing strength of Vietnam Parts & Accessories eBay sellers
Many Southeast Asian sellers ranked among the top 100 best-performing sellers, reflecting the high global demand for Southeast Asian inventory across the world. Of the 24 awarded, 6 Southeast Asia sellers won awards topping the highly competitive Parts and Accessories, Watches and Trading cards categories. These sellers include Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Southeast Asia's eBay sellers continue to excel in driving global commerce, with the top five best-selling categories in 2024 being Car & Truck Parts & Accessories, Watches, Motorcycle & Scooter Parts & Accessories, Trading Card Singles, and Men's Clothing. These categories have captured the interest of buyers across the globe, with the United States leading as the top buyer country, followed by Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. This strong performance underscores the region's pivotal role in connecting sellers to eBay's worldwide customer base and fostering global trade.
Le Thi Van from Motorcycle_Seat_Factory_TD, the 3rd place winner in the Best Rising Star category, credited eBay's recommended listing best practices and shipping solutions for driving significant business growth. As the only Vietnamese seller to win an award this year, Le Thi Van achieved impressive triple-digit sales growth.
Vidmay Naini, General Manager, Global Emerging Markets at eBay commented: "At eBay, we are committed to connecting people and building communities as partners with our sellers –supporting and working together with them to showcase the potential of global ecommerce. The eBay Exporter of the Year 2024 event is a celebration of our sellers' success and an excellent opportunity for us to express our gratitude for their passion, innovation and dedication to entrepreneurship on eBay. We believe that success for us happens together. As we continue to see the power of cross-border trade through these sellers' journeys, especially as a tool to scale exporting businesses and create economic opportunity for all, we are excited to keep empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to thrive on our platform, together with us.
To find out more about becoming an eBay exporter, visit: https://export.ebay.com/en/
About eBay Inc.
eBay is a global leader in e-commerce, operating marketplace platforms that connect millions of sellers and buyers across more than 190 markets worldwide. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2023, eBay enabled more than $73 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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eBay recognises top sellers for global exporting excellence at Exporter of the Year event
eBay recognises top sellers for global exporting excellence at Exporter of the Year event
