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33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presents over 2,000 events, welcoming 1,350 publishers from 90 countries

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’.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Launches a Range of Offers and Discounts for Visitors

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.

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Winners of its 18th Edition

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced winners of its 18th edition following a meeting of its Board of Trustees.

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Announces 33rd Edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, has announced details of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2024.

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Concludes Participation in New Delhi World Book Fair 2024

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) concluded its participation in the 31st New Delhi World Book Fair, which took place from 10 until 18 February in Pragati Maidan square in the Indian capital.

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre to Showcase Aesthetics of the Arabic Language at Sharjah International Book Fair 2023

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced its participation in the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority from 1-12 November 2023 at Expo Centre Sharjah. ALC will showcase the aesthetics of the Arabic language at the global event, further to highlighting its ongoing work to advance the language’s status as a cornerstone of Emirati and Arab identity.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to Digitise Arabic Prose in Series of Audiobooks

Fifty works of the best Arabic prose released, with 50 additional books to be added Recordings to feature well-known artists and performers

Mohamed bin Zayed allocates AED 6m to purchase books from Abu Dhabi International Book Fair for government school libraries

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has directed that AED 6 million be allocated for the purchase of books and educational materials from the 500,000 titles on sale at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Opens its Doors to Visitors of All Ages

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, and organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, announced that it will open its doors to visitors of all ages, provided a they present a negative result from a PCR test conducted in the previous 48 hours, effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Free participation announced for all publishers at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 as part of incentives to publishing industry

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has exempted all publishing houses, from pavilion fees for their participation at the 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. This waiver, for both publishing houses attending physically and digitally, will support the publishing sector at a key moment, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is still being felt across the industry.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair shares top highlights from its upcoming 30th Edition

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), 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 , and organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, revealed a number of key highlights set to take place as part of its diverse cultural, professional, and educational programme this year.

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award unveils its Cultural Programme at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), 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 , and organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, revealed a number of key highlights set to take place as part of its diverse cultural, professional, and educational programme this year.