Run by a bunch of admins who love and live in the uae. Poland was this years guest of honour for the 2018 abu dhabi international book fair adibf. Abu dhabi international book fair is a tradeshow intended to the general public, and. Inaugurated 29 years ago by the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. Since 2007 it has been organised 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, uae trade show. The abu dhabi international book fair has been just one of many major mena publishing events to be hit. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health.
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. Abu dhabi reveals details of upcoming al dhafra book fair. 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. The most common types of trade fairs in abu dhabi are arms, real estate and renewable energy. Exhibition calendar with currently 18 trade fairs from september 2020 in abu dhabi. Germany will be the guest of honour at the 2021 abu dhabi international book fair. 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. Discovering abu dhabis only secondhand bookshop the. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 united security. Abu dhabi international book fair adibf is the most diverse book fair in the region. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has participated in the 28th edition of the new delhi world book fair in india, alongside publishers and writers from around the world, as part of a promotional campaign for the abu dhabi international book fair, adibf, to attract publishers and enhance links with specialists in the industry. Abu dhabi international book fair, abu dhabi, united arab emirates.
In 2019, abu dhabi international book fair aims to present an expanded and greatly enhanced cultural and entertainment programme, in collaboration with the emirates literature foundation. The shared mission of furthering arabic culture w hile the winners of the 14th edition of the sheikh zayed book award were to have been announced on april 16 in conjunction with the abu dhabi international book fair, those plans, of course, have been derailed by the pandemic of the coronavirus covid19. We are already looking forward to our next book fair, which will the arabic book fair, week beginning 22nd march. Adibf abu dhabi international book fair expodatabase. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 united security printing. Abu dhabi, united arab emirates, monday, 17 april 2017. 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. Abu dhabi international book fair 2019 invites you to join us at adnec from april 2430. Its an event that provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, literary agents, cultural organisations and media can meet.
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. Uae pavilion is hive of activity at riyadh book fair the. May 09, 2017 ferrari world abu dhabi vlog january 2018 duration. Abu dhabi is rapidly becoming the hub of the arab book trade and the point of reference for booksellers, publishers and distributors in the. The book fair will offer visitors a wide range of cultural events and. March 2016, about 195 exhibitors and 740 visitors on the abu dhabi air expo in abu dhabi. Location adnec abu dhabi national exhibition centre mussafah road khaleej al. 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. The adibf forms part of kitabs strategy to transform abu dhabi into a major centre in the publishing world. This year, the event has an enhanced ezone with seminars and panels targeting digital media and econtent at the book fair.
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. This launch comes as part of a special show organised by 1001 inventions in partnership with adibf to honour ibn alhaytham at this years edition in celebration. Abu dhabi international book fair community facebook. The book fair will include a cultural programme, a professional programme along with. Abu dhabi international book fair 1521 april, 2020 abu dhabi national exhibitions company. Dct abu dhabi participates in 28th new delhi world book fair. The abu dhabi air expo takes place biennially, and therefore for the 6th time previsibly in february 2020 in abu dhabi. The page is for the capital of united arab emirates city of abu dhabi. Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 reservation form for. 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. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 3 days of the fair, from 08. Join us for the abu dhabi international book fair 24 30 april at adnec daily.
By using this form, you agree to the storage and processing of your data through this site. 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 from april 1521 2020 at the abu. Billed as the fastest growing book fair in the region, abu dhabi international book fair adibf is returning this year for its 25th edition. We have enjoyed a successful book fair this week with over 1,000 books sold. Abu dhabi book fair to exhibit more than 500000 books. 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. Find bookstores in abu dhabi and get directions and maps for local businesses in united arab emirates. The abu dhabi international book fair first took place in 1981. Abu dhabi book fair will be starting on 24 apr and finishing on 30 apr 2019 the fair will be hosted at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre in abu dhabi, uae abu dhabi book fair is to be a stage where several noteworthy solutions and products tend to be put on show. Sheikh zayed book award winners to be announced next month. The best 10 bookstores in abu dhabi 2020 united arab emirates. The announcement was made on october 17 in the abu dhabi pavilion, as part of the frankfurt international book fair. 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 trade fair will be held in abu dhabi national exhibition centre from 25 april to 01 may.
Al ain book fair 2016 education event in abu dhabi abu. Abu dhabi international book fair 2021 abu dhabi livres. Ibn alhaytham honoured with 1001 inventions at abu dhabi. Abu dhabi air expo abu dhabi 2018 trade fair dates. On hand to sign the agreement was saif ghobash, undersecretary of department of culture and tourism abu dhabi, which organises the abu dhabi international book fair, and juergen boos, the chief executive of the frankfurt edition. The next big regional literary event will be the abu dhabi international book fair, which runs from april 25 to may 1 at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre. April 15 21, 2020, abu dhabi uae united arab emirates, abudhabi national exhibition center adnec.
Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 ntradeshows. 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. Abu dhabi international book fair t he 26th abu dhabi international book fair adibf was held at abu dhabi national exhibition centre, abu dhabi from 27 april to 3 may 2016. Abu dhabi international book fair 1521 april, 2020 abu dhabi. With 1181 exhibitors from 63 countries, more than 500,000 titles on display each year, the possibility for new business opportunities is endless. 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. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 panworld education. Abu dhabi, the capital and the second largest city in the united arab emirates has now emerged as one of the countrys finest tourist destinations because of its excellent infrastructure, growing economy and interesting attractions. Discovering abu dhabis only secondhand bookshop it is the sort of place you might walk past half a dozen times without noticing.
Over the years, exhibitors have benefitted from venues such as the ezone, which showcases the latest in electronic media and digital content. How wonderful to see so many keen readers in our school. Fine fair refreshment, al dhafrah, abu dhabi zomato. Abu dhabi international book fair 2021 abu dhabi books. 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 runs at the capitals abu dhabi national exhibition centre from 15th to 21st april with russia being the guest of honor. The chinaarab cooperation forum in cultural and tourism industries abu dhabi 2019 took place yesterday on the sidelines of abu dhabi international book fair. Abu dhabi international book fair organised by department of culture and tourism abu dhabi the international and the most ambitious and fastgrowing book fair, with more than 500,000 titles on display each year returns with worlds leading publishing houses, book sellers and readers from across the world and to a vibrant commercial marketplace. Winner of the 20 international prize for arab fiction arab booker, saud al sanousi talks about his ipafwinning book, the bamboo stalk. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 visitabudhabi. For example, in 2011 the abu dhabi international book fair featured a training session for publishers at which there was much of the usual discussion about how to better market books, as well as how to foster a more cooperative approach to publishing and distribution across arab countries.
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. A wide range of authors, intellectuals and artists discussed polands rich literary and cultural. This launch comes as part of a special show organised by 1001 inventions in partnership with adibf to honour ibn al. Abu dhabi is a driving force behind the professional and commer. The trade fair will be held in abu dhabi national exhibition centre from 27 april to 03 may. Germany to be guest of honour at 2021 abu dhabi book fair. Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 in abu dhabi, uae. Adibf is the marketplace for the publishing industry in the middle east and north africa. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 is one of the most important events for the publishing sector in the middle east and north africa mena region.
Aside from the thousands of publishing houses that will be selling everything from childrens titles to cookbooks, the fair includes a cultural programme packed with talks, book signings, workshops and. At dct abu dhabi, we look to continually enhance the cultural consciousness of the local community by establishing the importance of reading in our daily lives, and book fairs are crucial in helping us to cultivate this culture of reading. In total, abu dhabi international book fair will present over 80 fun and informative sessions. The uaes sheikh zayed book award names 2020 winners. Abu dhabi international book fair 2018 is one of the most important events for the publishing sector in the middle east and north africa mena region. 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 2016 reservation form for. Abu dhabi international book fair is going to be organised at abu dhabi national exhibition centre, abu dhabi, uae from 15 apr 2020 to 21 apr 2020 this expo is going to be a 7 day event. May 01, 2017 the abu dhabi international book fair is one of the most ambitious book fairs in the middle east and north africa.
You shouldnt give up, though, because behind this facade. 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. Book fair aldar academies abu dhabi uae the pearl academy. Its a novel in traditional form that tackles the issue of foreign labor in the gulf. Cultural, professional, education and, for the first time, special events. Trade fairs abu dhabi trade shows 2020, 2021 and trade fair. 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.
The fair also offers purposeful and varied programmes suitable for school students, ranging from traditional stories to reading games, educational counselling, traffic awareness and. The abu dhabi international book fair is an annual book fair held in abu dhabi. 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. Attracting over 1,320 exhibitors from 65 countries, the abu dhabi international book fair is your opportunity to meet prominent arabic and international authors, to acquire the latest publications and to take part in a range of. Al ain book fair department of culture and tourism abu dhabi. Others include saudi arabias riyadh international book fair, irans tehran international book fair and the uaes sharjah childrens reading festival.
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