Algiers, November 06, 2026, SPA --The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission (LPTC) has concluded the cultural program accompanying the Kingdom’s participation as the guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair. The conclusion featured a seminar on the role of the Arabic Observatory of Translation in documenting translation activity across the Arab world and shaping its future.
The seminar highlighted the role of the Arabic Observatory of Translation, an initiative of LPTC, in partnership with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), that monitors translation activity to and from the Arabic language. It also showcased how the observatory provides data and information to support researchers, translators, and cultural institutions, thereby contributing to the development of the Arab translation sector.