The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will be participating in the 75th edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair taking place from 18 to 22 October, in an effort to introduce the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s various projects and publications, in addition to highlight the events and initiatives concerned with the fields of book publishing and translation, and fostering the status of the Arabic language globally.
This panel discussion that involves international publishing experts explores the development of the rights and translation market in Arabic trade publishing
Speakers:
Rights Director and Chief Editor, Arab Scientific Publishers - Lebanon
Moderator:
Language:
English
Organised by Sheikh Zayed Award in partnership with Publishing Perspectives
Wednesday, 18 October
01:00 – 01:45 PM
Publishing Perspectives Forum Congress Center, Level 2
Room Spektrum
The session discusses the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries and the opportunities it provides to publishers.
Speakers:
• Ms. Ayesha Eid AlMazrouei: Director of Book Fairs and Events Department at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
• Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi: President of the Emirates Publishers Association
• Mr Saeed Saeed: Featured writer for The National, specialized in arts and culture
Moderator:
• Mr. Carlo Carrenho: Frankfurt Buchmesse 2023 Audio Ambassador
Language:
English
Wednesday, 18 October
10:00 – 11:00 AM
International Stage, between Hall 5.1 and 6.1
The panel discussion followed by a book signing event, explores the book and explains the initiatives of Kalima Translation Project.
Speakers:
Moderator:
Language:
Arabic; English and German interpretation available.
Thursday, 19 October
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Arabic Language Centre Stand, Hall 5.1 – Stand B16
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre organises a networking reception at the Frankfurt Book Fair, to share ALC’s projects and initiatives that support publishing and creative industries, and to explore opportunities for collaboration.
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Thursday, 19 October
02:30 – 03:30 PM
Arabic Language Centre Stand, Hall 5.1 – Stand B16
What are the challenges in promoting Arabic literature in Europe?
Speakers:
Moderator:
Language:
Arabic, English, and German; interpretation available
Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Litprom
Friday, 20 October
05:00 – 06:00 PM
Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0
Algerian writer Said Khatibi and German writer Svenja Leiber take us through their own relationship with the desert which they depicted in their writings.
Speakers:
Moderator:
Language:
Arabic and German; English interpretation available.
Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Litprom.
Saturday, 21 October
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0
In this session, acclaimed writers of literary fiction in Arabic will discuss their practice, inspirations, and experiences of being translated, as well as the state of Arabic literature today.
Speakers:
Moderator:
Language:
Arabic; English and German interpretation available.
Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Frankfurt Book Fair, LEILA and Litprom
Saturday, 21 October
04:00 – 05:00 PM
International Stage, between Hall 5.1 and 6.1