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The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre also organises two book festivals in the UAE that honour the rich splendour of Emirati and Arab literature while promoting cultural development and a love for reading.
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The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is one of the world's most important cultural platforms, held annually in the heart of the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi. The Fair is a global platform that brings different cultures together with the goal of promoting the love of reading, spreading culture and knowledge locally, regionally, and globally, and promoting cultural exchange and dialogue between nations.
The Fair brings together leaders from the publishing and creative industries every year, providing promising opportunities for those involved in this sector to form new partnerships, learn about the latest trends and developments in this promising industry, and discuss its fundamental priorities.
The Story of the Fair
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was founded in 1981 under the name "The Islamic Book Fair" to realise the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates.
The Fair's launch confirms that education and culture are the fundamental pillars of building a strong and developed country, as well as developing international relations and bridging communication gaps between various countries around the world, as the Fair served as an incentive to establish a meeting point for Arab publishing houses.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair's successive editions have helped to solidify its position as a regional and global publishing industry leader, and its appeal to content creators, creators, and readers has grown thanks to various traditional and digital publishing media.
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Explore the Fair
This year, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair provides limitless opportunities for inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment, as well as unique experiences and comprehensive programmes. Enjoy the Fair's numerous activities to be inspired, creative, developed, and informed about everything happening in the worlds of culture, knowledge, and entertainment!
Al Ain Book Festival
Al Ain Book Festival celebrates the cultural legacy of Al Ain and recognises the remarkable contributions of Emirati writers, intellectuals and artists throughout its history.
Al Dhafra Book Festival
Al Dhafra Book Festival promotes integrity, creativity and innovation and aims to establish Al Dhafra as a central contributor to the UAE's rich culture.