Engage with gripping speakers, themes, and sessions at the 34th annual Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025.
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The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has chosen Avicenna, the renowned physician and philosopher, as the "Focus Personality" for its 34th edition. This focus highlights his pioneering contributions to medicine, philosophy, and science. Avicenna's work, particularly in medicine, greatly influenced both the Islamic World and Western thought. This pavilion, dedicated to Avicenna, allows visitors to explore his remarkable life, innovative ideas, and the enduring impact of his work on modern science. Through a series of discussions and sessions, scholars and experts from around the world will examine how Avicenna’s legacy continues to shape the development of human knowledge and progress.
This pavilion showcases a wide variety of sessions introducing the Culture of the Caribbean, its arts and tourism. It also offers direct meetings with prominent figures from the fields of culture, arts, and intellectual thought. The "Guest of Honour" programme brings together diverse cultural aspects and a passion for knowledge in one place, offering a wealth of experiences and insights into literature, arts, music, and the unique culinary traditions of the Culture of the Caribbean.
This year, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair returns with an exceptional edition themed: "Knowledge Illuminates Our Community"; for knowledge is the one and the many; you, me, and all of us, and knowledge is the community; from it, for it, and to it.
"One Thousand and One Nights" is a highly influential book that has inspired writers, filmmakers, and artists all over the world. Its captivating stories have been adapted into various forms of media, leaving a lasting impact on culture. The Fair explores the book’s influence on both Arab and global culture, particularly in literature, art, and music. Visitors will also discover how these timeless stories have sparked creativity across cultures, with discussions highlighting their ongoing effect on art and culture worldwide.
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With Indonesia announced as the Guest of Honour for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2026, the spotlight turns to a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and vibrant literary tradition. From ancient oral storytelling to internationally acclaimed contemporary fiction, Indonesia offers a literary journey as expansive and varied as its thousands of islands.
The opening session of the 33rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair launched the "Guest of Honour" programme, featuring the Arab Republic of Egypt as the first Arab country to receive this honour in the fair's history, in recognition of its literary, cultural, and artistic contributions.
At the closing ceremony of the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which celebrated the Caribbean culture, the organisers officially announced the Republic of Indonesia as the Guest of Honour for the 35th edition, set to take place from 25 April to 4 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
As part of the cultural programme of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, a special session was held to discuss and sign the book “In The Making: Navigating The Middle East Amidst Global Changes and Regional Dynamics”. The event was attended by HE Saqr Ghobash, President of the Federal National Council, and HE Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, which is organising the 33rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 is pleased to offer you a range of exclusive deals and discounts with every free ticket to the Fair!
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2024, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the theme ‘Where the World’s Tales Unfold’, has announced a range of offers and discounts provided by the Fair’s partners in its 33rd edition for visitors of all categories.
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), unveiled the activities planned for the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2024), which will be held from 29 April to 5 May at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) under the slogan ‘Where the World’s Tales Unfold’.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has inaugurated the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), from 26 April until 5 May 2025 under the theme: Knowledge Illuminates Our Community.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 is hosting two exceptional keynote sessions on Tuesday, April 29th, featuring two globally renowned figures in the fields of science, spirituality, and human behaviour. Together, they offer a rare opportunity to explore the intersection between cutting-edge technology and the profound depths of the human experience.
In an exceptional edition that embodies global cultural presence, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 reveals impressive figures that reflect its continuous growth, diversity, and solid standing among the world’s leading book fairs. With the participation of over 1,400 exhibitors from 96 countries, the Fair serves as a global platform that celebrates knowledge, supports the publishing industry, and strengthens bridges between cultures, showcasing literary and cultural production from across the globe.
As part of its mission to preserve and promote Arab culture and recognise the pioneers of knowledge production, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2025 presents two landmark initiatives that embody a profound balance: honouring the enduring legacy of Arab publishing, while nurturing the literary talents shaping its future.
In its thirty-fourth edition, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair continues its engagement with global cultures by featuring the Caribbean as this year’s Guest of Honour; a gesture that celebrates one of the world’s richest and most diverse literary, intellectual, and artistic landscapes.
In the history of civilisations, some names transcend the boundaries of time to become part of humanity’s collective consciousness. Avicenna, known in his time as Al Shaikh Al Ra’ees (The Master Wise Man), is one of those enduring figures. He was not merely a physician or a philosopher, but an encyclopaedic genius whose influence shaped scientific and philosophical thought across successive eras, both in the Islamic world and in Latin Europe.
The third edition of the Podcast from Abu Dhabi programme, an initiative by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), will be held as part of the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2025) and will feature more than 50 of the world’s top podcasters to present over 50 different topics.
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) announced the extension of the duration of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) to 10 days starting from its 34th edition, which is set to be held from 26 April to 5 May 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has set the dates for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) until 2030, in a strategic move to ensure the Fair’s sustainability and highlight the importance of planning ahead for the Centre’s key events, to enable international exhibitors and publishers to participate and have ample time to prepare, while cementing ADIBF’s status as a leading cultural event on the global stage.
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