Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 happens in abu dhabi, uae united arab emirates apr, 2018 focus on books. 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. Polands poznan book fair, turkeys bursa book fair, germanys leipzig book fair, thailand. It is also a chance to discuss problems of the polish book market. For more information, kindly visit abu dhabi international book fair website.
The middle east sees its biggest literary event return as abu dhabi international book fair has been scheduled for midspring. It was originally called the islamic book fair, which in 1986 became. Abu dhabi international book fair adibf is the most diverse book fair in the region. The most important event in the publishing business in the middle east and north africa is the abu dhabi international book fair 2020. 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. 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. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and press can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities. The abu dhabi international book fair has declared poland as this years country of honour, and the book fairs show kitchen will focus on polish cuisine.
Abu dhabi international book fair is a 7 day event being held from 25th april to the 1st may 2018 at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre in abu dhabi, united arab emirates. Adibf abu dhabi international book fair expodatabase. A commemorative book, which will be released both in the uae and poland, and arabic translation of a famous polish book are among the post book fair activities aimed at keeping the memories for. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 reservation form.
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Whats coming at abu dhabi international book fair 2018. In celebration of the year of zayed, and in appreciation of his numerous intellectual and cultural contributions to shape a society centered on knowledge and innovation, the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi dct abu dhabi announced today the selection of sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan as the. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 visitabudhabi. Over the years, exhibitors have benefitted from venues such as the ezone, which showcases the latest in electronic media and digital content. 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. Ferrari world abu dhabi vlog january 2018 duration. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 has been cancelled. Organised by the department of culture and tourism abu dhabi, abu dhabi international book fair adibf will take place from april 25 to may 1 at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre, with 1,350 exhibitors from 63 countries participating in it, with this years edition promising to be bigger than ever with more than 500,000 books set to be on display.
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Abu dhabi international book fair adibf 2018 was held from april 25may 1, 2018 at abu dhabi national exhibition centre in abu dhabi uae, hosting 1,350 exhibitors from 63 countries. Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 in abu dhabi, uae. The expo will be held at the adnec abu dhabi national exhibition center from the 15th to the 21st of april 2020. Abu dhabi international book fair 2019 reservation form. Apr 26, 2018 speaking to the emirates news agency, wam, at the inauguration of the 28th edition of the abu dhabi international book fair, adibf, in abu dhabi today, he added that polands participation in the fair, as country of honour is a great privilege for his country.
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The event is held under the patronage of the crown prince of abu dhabi mohammed bin zayed al nahyan and organized by kitab, a joint venture between the abu dhabi authority for culture and heritage and the frankfurt book fair. Abu dhabi international book fair, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 reservation form for. Polands pavilion reflected and delivered its cultural depth, with a special participation of polish publishers, elite authors, artists and others from all fields of creativity.
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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. The 2016 abu dhabi international book fair is the fastest growing book fair in the middle east and will soon be opening the doors for its 26th edition as it returns to the capital at the end of the april. Inaugurated 29 years ago by the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. The book fair will be held from 25th april to 1st may, 2018. Abu dhabi book fair to exhibit more than 500000 books. Abu dhabi book fair celebrates silver jubilee government. Abu dhabi international book fair abu dhabi, uae trade show.
Poland was the guest of honour at the 28th abu dhabi international book fair 2018. Abu dhabi book fair includes 25 translations from the kalima. A wide range of authors, intellectuals and artists discussed polands rich literary and cultural. A history of muslims in poland will also be given at the polish pavilion, allowing visitors an opportunity to learn about how they lived and. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 ntradeshows. 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. More than 500,000 books in 35 languages from all over the world were on display at the fair. The director of polands book institute, dariusz jaworski said that the book fair in abu dhabi is a strong foothold for promoting polish culture, and in particular for promoting polish literature in arab states, knowing that it reaches not only the united arab emirates but nearly the entire arab world. Abu dhabi international book fair in 2021 abu dhabi, united arab. Poland prepares to be guest of honour at abu dhabi fair.
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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. Abu dhabi art presents innovative and established galleries from around the world showcasing artworks for sale, catering to established and emerging collectors. Whats coming at abu dhabi international book fair 2018 egypt. Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 abu dhabi, uae. Abu dhabi international book fair 2021 abu dhabi books. Abu dhabi international book fair trade fair in abu dhabi. Abu dhabi book fair to exhibit more than 500,000 books 17 apr 2018 abu dhabi abu dhabi book fair will take place from april 25 to may 1 at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre, with 1,350 exhibitors from 63 countries participating in it, with this years edition promising to be bigger than ever with more than 500,000 books set to be on.
Poland s pavilion reflected and delivered its cultural depth, with a special participation of polish publishers, elite authors, artists and others from all fields of creativity. And like the polands guest of honor programs at london book fair. Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture. The fair 2020 will be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak or postponed to a later date.
Photograph of the abu dhabi international book fair 2017 poland is this years guest of honour for the 2018 abu dhabi international book fair adibf. Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture and. As the abu dhabi book fair celebrates its silver jubilee we look at how it has grown to become a diverse and rich event attracting publishers from all over the world. 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. The adibf forms part of kitabs strategy to transform abu dhabi into a major centre in the publishing world. Touring the fair, which this year is bigger than ever, occupying 31,962sqm of exhibition space, shaikh abdullah stopped at various government pavilions and publisher booths, particularly taking his time at the abu dhabi education council, to join young school students in their free book reading stop over. 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.
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