In brief
Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts Malika Bendouda in Algiers on Nov. 3, 2026, amid the Algiers International Book Fair. The meeting underscored the strength of cultural ties and a desire to expand cooperation across multiple fields. Saudi officials, including Assistant Minister Rakan Altouq, Ambassador Abdullah Al‑Busairi, and Assistant Deputy Fahd Al‑Humaidani, were present.
Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, met Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts Malika Bendouda in Algiers on November 3, 2026, during the Algiers International Book Fair, where Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor.
The meeting took place while Bader was on an official visit to Algeria to attend the book fair, and it highlighted the strong cultural ties between the two countries and the importance of expanding cooperation across various cultural fields.
Saudi officials present at the meeting included Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Altouq, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Abdullah Al‑Busairi and Assistant Deputy Minister for International Cultural Relations Fahd Al‑Humaidani.
