Al ain book fair features leading national publishing houses, offering a variety of books and premium editions of interest to the reader across all walks of life. Al ain book fair 2016 aabf returns for its eighth edition in celebration of the emirati writer, by hosting a group of writers from the uae who will address the impact of cultural and local social environment on their intellectual upbringing. Abu dhabi eastern mangrove has a greater ecological value and eastern mangrove kayaking ride is a great eco tour to explore the mangrove forest and biodiversity while enjoying a guided tour that specifically take you inside the eastern mangrove lagoon national park. Al ain book fair 2016 education event in abu dhabi abu. As russia has been chosen as the guest of honour for the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair next year, dct abu dhabi used its. Authors, publishers and booksellers call for international support we, the undersigned representatives of the global book industry urge governments all over the world to recognize, support and celebrate the importance of books, learning solutions, and professional and scholarly content by adopting economic stimulus packages to sustain their respective. Al ain book fair 2019 organised by department of culture and tourism abu dhabi held under the patronage of hh sheikh tahnoon bin mohammed al nahyan, rulers representative in al ain region, the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi dct abu dhabi is organising the 11th edition of al ain book fair aabf at the al ain convention centre. Al ain book fair celebrates its 10year anniversary fnfozvsr. Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture. Abu dhabi international book fair trade fair in abu dhabi. Important the 2020 edition of abu dhabi international book fair has been officially cancelled by the organisers due to coronavirus. The upcoming fairs, taking place at adnec, include abu dhabi international book fair and idex. Held under the patronage of his highness sheikh mohamed bin zayed al nahyan, crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces, abu dhabi international book fair is a major initiative that seeks to develop regional publishing industry and promote reading in abu dhabi and the uae. Abu dhabis 10th al ain book fair is underway as the arab.
Under the patronage of hh sheikh hamdan bin zayed al nahyan, rulers representative in al dhafra region and chairman of the emirates red crescent authority, the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi dct abu dhabi will launch the annual al dhafra book fair. The abu dhabi international book fair is an annual book fair held in abu dhabi. Abu dhabi international book fair is a tradeshow intended to the general public, and. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and press can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities.
The 2009 fair hosted 637 publishing houses from 52. Chinese literature shines light on abu dhabi book fair. The book fair will offer visitors a wide range of cultural events and. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 education event in. Over exhibitors from 50 countries are participating at this years fair. Bahrain international book fair postponed news time. Alsaloom will have his own stand at the book fair, which begins today at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre and runs through march 7. The international book fair is not new to the scene in abu dhabi. With the abu dhabi international book fair up and running, booklovers and culture vultures should revel in the activities and the hundreds of. Headed by ppmgs vicechairman zhou bin, the jiangsu publishing giant took part in the event displaying some 200 highquality books, picture albums and journals. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. Abu dhabi international book fair abu dhabi culture.
The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health. A wide range of authors, intellectuals and artists discussed polands rich literary and cultural. Held under the patronage of his highness sheikh mohamed bin zayed al nahyan, crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces, abu dhabi international book fair is a major initiative that seeks to develop regional publishing industry and promote reading in. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 abu dhabi books. Abu dhabi international book fairabu dhabi international book fair.
Abu dhabi national exhibition centre fair point gmbh. Apr 27, 2020 abu dhabi, 10th september, 2019 wam the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi, dct abu dhabi, has concluded its participation at the moscow international book fair, mibf, which took place from 4th to 8th september in the russian capital. Abu dhabi international book fair, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. The book fair displays publications, which delve into the details of those who are flawed. Al ain book fair celebrates its 10year anniversary abu dhabi. The book fair is a major market and networking opportunity for the regions publishing industry abu dhabi international book fair adibf provides an important networking platform for publishers from the united arab emirates, the arab world and internationally, while also offering a diverse programme for publishers, writers and book lovers. Exhibition calendar with currently 18 trade fairs from september 2020 in abu dhabi. Bahrain international book fair postponed news time out. Al ain book fair celebrates its 10year anniversary held under the patronage of hh sheikh tahnoon bin mohammed al nahyan, rulers representative in al ain region, the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi dct abu dhabi is organising the 10th edition of.
Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 education event. Trade fairs abu dhabi appointments from september 2020. The sial middle east is recognised as the fastest growing food, beverage and hospitality event in the mena region. The fair also offers purposeful and varied programmes suitable for school students, ranging from traditional stories to reading games, educational counselling, traffic awareness and. Abu dhabi is the motor driving the professional and commercial development of the regional publishing industry, and is financially and philosophically committed to the longterm expansion of the global book business. The adibf actually dates back to 1983 and has been an annual event since 1993. Abu dhabi pavilion wins award at beijing book fair arts. Abu dhabi is rapidly becoming the hub of the arab book trade and the point of reference for booksellers, publishers and distributors in the. Bahrains annual book fair was set to take place between march 25 and april 4, but no new date has been announced yet. Dms authors at abu dhabi international book fair 2018. Al ain book fair department of culture and tourism abu dhabi.
Inaugurated 29 years ago by the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan, the fair has gained a global reputation as a leading literary trade and cultural. Travel reservation, hotel accommodation, car hire, attractions in abu dhabi, uae and more. The sufi master is personality of the year at the abu dhabi international book fair, and academics gathered there to discuss his teachings. Abu dhabi international book fair 2329 may, 2021 abu dhabi national exhibitions company.
The exhibition aids graduates of the national service in the armed forces to find job opportunities and engage in all economic, trade and educational fields. May 01, 2018 poland was this years guest of honour for the 2018 abu dhabi international book fair adibf. The book fair will offer visitors a wide range of cultural events and programmes aimed at spreading a habit for reading and a love for knowledge and creativity. The abu dhabi international book fair is held every year in a relaxed atmosphere of businessmany editors, translators, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, journalists and other professionals regularly attend the book fair in abu dhabi, and profit from its unique setting for business and professional growth. Poland was this years guest of honour for the 2018 abu dhabi international book fair adibf. The abu dhabi crisis and disaster committee has set up an operations center to deal with reports from the citys industrial zones, staterun. Crucially, it reached a series of cooperation intentions with several international participants. Know all details of live concerts, conferences, sports, stage shows, exhibitions, festivals and much more. The abu dhabi international book fair is flourishing and that is because abu dhabi offers the best access to industry professionals and key market players in the middle east and north africa. The 11day book fair hosted japan as the guest of honour. News and analysis on abu dhabi and uae current events.
Ask ali guidebook launching at the book fair the national. Book launched to mark birth centenary of shaikh zayed. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 ntradeshows. Dct abu dhabi was among the more than 2,000 exhibitors from around the world to take part at the beijing international book fair published. Abu dhabi international book fair adibf is the most diverse book fair in the region. Abu dhabi uae local travel information and city guide. The adibf forms part of kitabs strategy to transform abu dhabi into a major centre in the publishing world. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi dct abu dhabi released a book, titled words of a leader shaikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan, to mark the birth centenary of.
The cultural programme offers visitors an opportunity to meet and hear from a number of the uaes most influential authors all gathered in one place. In addition, the participation of more than 20 publishers and local distributors will provide access to a broad variety of books and the latest publications in all fields of interest. Abu dhabi, 10th september, 2019 wam the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi, dct abu dhabi, has concluded its participation at the moscow international book fair, mibf, which took place from 4th to 8th september in the russian capital. The sharjah international book fair and the inauguration of the louvre abu dhabi have thrilled us in the uae. Dates, opening hours, tickets, exhibitor information and visitor reports on. April seems to be a hectic month for the publishing industry, recently concluded london book fair is quickly followed by the 23rd abu dhabi international book fair which opens today. Abu dhabi upcoming events concerts shows exibitions. The fair is an extension of abu dhabis cultural scene, supported by dct abu dhabis endeavors to promote the emirates status as a hub for cultural activity and open dialogue. May 09, 2017 ferrari world abu dhabi vlog january 2018. Abu dhabi launches coronavirus operations center to deal. The abu dhabi international book fair is the most professionally organised, most ambitious and fastest growing book fair in the middle east and north africa.
The most common types of trade fairs in abu dhabi are arms, real estate and renewable energy. The middle east sees its biggest literary event return as abu dhabi international book fair has been scheduled for midspring. Abu dhabi launches coronavirus operations center to deal with. Abu dhabi book fair has 984 photos and videos on their instagram profile. As this years guest of honor country, china sent a delegation of more than. The event activities linger for three days and is held in abu dhabi national exhibitions centre adnec in abu dhabi. Book fair al ain university one of the best universities. Dct abu dhabi attends moscow international book fair. The al ain book fair celebrates emirati writers and their work, and also delivers a programme designed to inspire creativity and a love of reading among young people in the united arab emirates. Al ain is not the biggest book fair in abu dhabi that wont be until april 2019 when the abu dhabi international book fair kicks off but al ain, running september 23 through october 2, is one of countless book fairs ill be reporting on across the mena middle east north africa region as we head into 2019 this year the 2018 abu dhabi ibf attracted some 350,000 visitors, so we. With 1181 exhibitors from 63 countries, more than 500,000 titles on display each year, the possibility for new business opportunities is endless. Sharjah book fair and louvre abu dhabi al arabiya english. With its flexible solutions, worldclass service and unparalleled facilities, abu dhabi national exhibition centre is home to some of the most prestigious international trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and other special events. The abu dhabi crisis and disaster committee has set up an operations center to deal with reports from the citys industrial zones, staterun wam reported, as cases in the country shot up.
Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture and. Its that time of the year again a time when book lovers and families converge in sharjah for the sharjah international book fair sibf. The sevenday abu dhabi book fair which closed tuesday has brought chinese literature closer to readers in the united arab emirates uae and beyond. Abu dhabi international book fair 1521 april, 2020 abu dhabi national exhibitions company. Abu dhabi is a driving force behind the professional and commercial development of the regional publishing industry and is committed to the longterm expansion of the global book business. As this years official guest of honour country, chinas participation at the 27th abu dhabi book fair was the countrys largest at a. Trade shows in abudhabi national exhibition center adnec. Scheduled this october, the event is an 11day affair and is one of the emirates main cultural attractions. Chinese literature shines light on abu dhabi book fair xinhua updated. Abu dhabi international book fair exhibitors list 2014. Trade fairs abu dhabi trade shows 2020, 2021 and trade fair. Adibf abu dhabi international book fair expodatabase. Jiangsubased phoenix publishing and media group ppmg joined the chinese delegation and took part in the 27th abu dhabi international book fair held in the united arab emirates from april 26 to may 2.