It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and press can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities. The sultanate, represented by the ministry of information, the ministry of heritage and culture and sultan qaboos university, is participating in the abu dhabi international book fair. A traditional emirati wedding is recreated for the qasr al hosn festival in 2017. Abu dhabi international book fair welcomes over 300,000. Poland is the fairs guest of honor country this year. If you havent been to the cairo international book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map during the last week of january and spilling into the first week of february you should check it out. Exhibitors abu dhabi international book fair by kitab. Trade fairs with expired dates or trade fair dates. Abu dhabi international book fair returns for 27th edition. Apostate or one of the great islamic spiritual leaders. Abu dhabi international book fair 1521 april, 2020 abu dhabi national exhibitions company.
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General hh sheikh saif bin zayed al nahyan, deputy prime minister and minister of interior honored the winners of the second edition of the minister of interiors scientific research award, as a part of the police cultural events hosted by the ministry of interior, on the sidelines of the abu dhabi international book fair. New and intellectual cultural programmes attracted an overwhelming number of visitors from the uae, giving international exhibitors an. The cinema offers luxury and exclusivity in the form of pearlsuites that offers maximum privacy, recliner pushback seats, touchbutton call board systems for immediate customer service along with gourmet meals to satisfy the palates. German pavilion abu dhabi international book fair 2017. Abu dhabi international book fair welcomes publishing professionals to the progressive and peaceful emirate of abu dhabi, where culture meets commerce. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 in abu dhabi. Abu dhabi international book fair, 26 apr 2 may 2017 3. Publishing perspectives spoke with mouza al shamsi to learn more about the awards plans for international expansion. In tandem with the abu dhabi book fair, combined book exhibit and american collective stand, we are happy to announce and invite you to the international collective at the 2011 abu dhabi book fair, taking place march 1520. Citizens and residents alike are encouraged to nominate people who have contributed to supporting and benefiting a community, regardless of age, nationality or gender. The sba has selected the uk as the country of honour as part of the ukuae 2017 initiative that exemplifies the deeprooted historical. 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, the abu dhabi international book fair offers the best access to industry professionals and key market players in the region. The sheikh zayed book award hosts reception at the frankfurt. Antiquariaat forum from the netherlands and antiquariaat inlibris from austria have a joint display and got some of the unique.
Since the year 2005, the frankfurt antiquarian book fair held as a subevent within the traditionsteeped frankfurt book fair has. These will be about education, books, authors, bookstore and book seller. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 ntradeshows. Abu dhabi international book fair 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. On its show just books, ndtv brings you to the abu dhabi international book fair, the first literary event in the gulf states. Abu dhabi projects at a glance itb invitation to bid. The 27th edition of abu dhabi international book fair adibf concluded on tuesday evening in the uae capital after attracting over 300,000 visitors of all ages and nationalities, catering to keen readers of poetry, literature, and culture. This participation was within the framework of the abu dhabi international book fair s promotional campaign. Sharjah international book fair to begin on november 1.
Abu dhabi the 25th abu dhabi international book fair adibf was officially inaugurated on thursday morning by shaikh abdullah bin zayed al nahyan, minister of foreign affairs and chairman of the national media council. Over the years, exhibitors have benefited from venues such as the ezone, which showcases the latest in electronic media and digital content. Its a novel in traditional form that tackles the issue of foreign labor in the gulf. What to expect at the abu dhabi international book fair 2018.
Sheikh zayed book award and the cultural renaissance in the. 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. Sheikh zayed book award receives 725 nominations to date for. Tokyo traffic hall, kh2101, yurakucho, chiyodaku, tokyo. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 german pavilion. Get in contact with german companies at this trade fair. Sharjah book fair and louvre abu dhabi al arabiya english. There is a majestic display of books, atlases, manuscripts, paintings and scrolls from handful of collectors. If you know trade fairs in abu dhabi that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. May 09, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Join us for the abu dhabi international book fair 24 30 april at adnec daily.
The sheikh zayed book award is one of the most prestigious and wellfunded prizes in the arab world. Throughout the course of its weeks duration, the book fair saw the participation of 1,320 exhibitors from 65 countries. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in abu dhabi, which are not yet known to us. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural. The sufi master is personality of the year at the abu dhabi international. Jun 28, 2012 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 film abu dhabi plan produced by the office of government communication at the general secretariat of the executive council has won the silver award at the cannes corporate. Abu dhabi international book fair opens, a professional.
The 27th edition of abu dhabi international book fair adibf will begin next wednesday, featuring more than half a million titles from across the world. Abu dhabi international book fair is a tradeshow intended to the general public, and provides special days for professional visitors. 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. Send us a reservation request and choose between the best value hotel deals, fitting your corporate needs. This year, the program has introduced a kind of bespoke credit card system that students and others can use to spend their subsidized vouchers on book purchases.
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Department of culture and tourism abu dhabi tourism. The 45 works selected will be displayed in an exposition at the guadalajara international book fair. The sharjah international book fair and the inauguration of the louvre abu dhabi have thrilled us in the uae. Sial middle east has brought us together with second interests and added to our experience, and also added new products to our factories. 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. Austria and germany, with plans for other exhibitions in belgium and france. Abu dhabi art presents innovative and established galleries from around the world showcasing artworks for sale, catering to established and emerging collectors. Abu dhabi international book fair, 26 apr 2 may 2017. Sial middle east added to us a new features and new customers and new producers. Abu dhabi international book fair 2017 is one of the most important events for the publishing sector in the middle east and north africa mena region. 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. The abu dhabi international book fairs rare collection section is filled with rich tales of arab, european and communist world, and worth a fortune too.
Oct 14, 2017 the 2018 longlist will be announced at the end of october, and the awards ceremony will take place at the abu dhabi book fair april 25may 1, 2018. 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 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. The abu dhabi international book fair is an annual book and publishing event held in abu dhabi, the capital of the united arab emirates. International prize for arabic fiction 20 will be announced at an. Abu dhabi international book fair department of culture. 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. Now you can have your books exposed to this growing market even if you cant attend.
Sharjah international book fair swbf 2017 in dubai, uae. Abu dhabi tourism and culture authority tca abu dhabi participated in the new delhi world book fair, held from january 7 to 15, 2017. Curatorial exhibitions, talks and a performing arts programme that runs yearlong at manarat al saadiyat and various locations in abu dhabi emirate. 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. The adibf 2017 features more than 800 cultural activities, ranging from the life and achievements of ibn arabi, to the cultural and intellectual achievements of china. The film abu dhabi plan wins award at the cannes media festival abu dhabi, 12 october 2017. Sheikh sultan bin mohammed al qasimi, member of the supreme council and ruler of sharjah today inaugurated the 36th edition of the sharjah international book fair sibf. The guadalajara international book fair is the most important publishing gathering in iberoamerica. Idex is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the mena region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence.
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