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The abu dhabi international book fair is one of the most ambitious book fairs in the middle east and north africa. The trade fair will be held in abu dhabi national exhibition centre from 25 april to 01 may. The number of exhibitiors totalled 1,320, an increase of 60 exhibitors from the previous year, representing 65 countries from around the world. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 abu dhabi books. During the 2020 coronavirus epidemic the fair had to be postponed, so the new dates for its 30th edition are 23 29 may and it will once again be held at the abu. A message from his excellency mohammed helal al muhairi, director general at the abu dhabi chamber. Sharjah international book fair boosts its participation. Royal collins participated 2017 abu dhabi international. On its show just books, ndtv brings you to the abu dhabi international book fair, the first literary event in the gulf states. 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.
The sufi master is personality of the year at the abu dhabi international book fair, and academics gathered there to discuss his teachings. During the 2020 coronavirus epidemic the fair had to be postponed, so the new dates for its 30th edition are 23 29 may and it will once again be held at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre with a robust professional and entertainment. Sharjah international book fair 2017 university of birmingham. Nov 11, 2017 the sharjah international book fair began in 1982 and is now the third largest book fair in the world. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 may 1, 2017 finished events panworld education the abu dhabi international book fair is one of the most ambitious book fairs in the middle east and north africa. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 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.
Abu dhabi international book fair 2021 in abu dhabi. Abu dhabi international book fair abu dhabi culture. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health. The arabian world has more than 300 million readers, nowadays, the book industry considers this potential market and selects abu dhabi as the launching platform for its novelties. Book fairs sharjah international book fair is a 11 day event being held from 1st november to the 11th november 2017 at the sharjah expo centre in sharjah, united arab emirates. Uae joins world in celebrating world book day emirates news.
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Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture and. Abu dhabi international book fair 25 april to 1 may 2018. Abu dhabi international book fair, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. Dates for sharjah international book fair confirmed the. 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. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 visitabudhabi. The abu dhabi international book fair or adibf gathers the top names in the publishing industry in the mena region. Published on apr 2, 2017 theme for this years vbs was your kingdom come. Abu dhabi national exhibition center in the united arab emirates uae, is playing host to the 29th edition of abu dhabi international book fair that kicked off on wednesday with more than 500,000.
Italy exhibited at the 27th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, from the 26th of april to the 2nd of may 2017, and showcased over 400 pieces of italys. Royal collins announced that the company participated 2017 abu dhabi international book fair in april, 2017. Run under the patronage of his highness dr sheikh sultan bin mohammed al qasimi, member of the supreme council and ruler of sharjah, it is the largest and most important book fair in the arab region. The sharjah international book fair will be participating in the 23rd abu dhabi international book fair which will be held at the abu dhabi national exhibition center adnec from april 30 to may 5, 2014 and in which 1025 publishing houses from 50 countries will showcase more than half a million titles in several languages. Etihad to resume flights to abu dhabi for residents from. China pavilion was the largest stand of 2017 abu dhabi book fair. The prize is specifically for prose fiction by arabic authors, along the lines of the man booker prize.
Bob song, the president of royal collins had several meetings with local partners. Sharjah international book fair is a 11 day event being held from 1st november to the 11th november 2017 at the sharjah expo centre in sharjah, united arab emirates. Ticket registration abu dhabi international book fair. Come join us at the abu dhabi international book fair at the abu dhabi international exhibition centre adnec. This year, the event has an enhanced ezone with seminars and panels targeting digital media and econtent at the book fair. Abu dhabi international book fair returns for 27th edition. The abu dhabi international book fair 2020 has been cancelled. Submarine a short film by mounia akl french subtitles on. Sharjah international book fair swbf 2017 in dubai, uae. Emti participates in abu dhabi international book fair 2017.
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Abu dhabi international book fair abu dhabi, uae trade show. Publishing news abu dhabi international book fair 2017. Abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair. 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. Sweden will be the guest country of honour in the 23rd abu dhabi international book fair adibf in the united arab emirates uae april 30may 5.
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