Celebrating Sheikh Zayed as the ‘Personality of the Year,’ the 28th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will take place from April 25 until May 1 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), and will host 1,350 exhibitors from 63 countries.
The fair will open on April 25 at 11am, and be open to the public from 9am until 10pm Saturday- Thursday, and from 4p til 10pm on Friday.
Admission to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is free, and you can register for tickets here.
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, the 28th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 25th April to 1st May 2018.
ADIBF will host 1,350 exhibitors from 63 countries covering 35,000 square metres at ADNEC, while exhibiting more than 500,000 books in more than 35 languages from around the world. With an extensive cultural public programme, over 830 seminars, workshops and more will be held with authors and publishing experts from around the globe.
Celebrating Poland as the Country of Honour, ADIBF will introduce audiences to the 1,000-year history of Polish literature. These works, authored by Polish writers over the centuries, will open a platform for all to explore the cultural wealth of Poland.
The Department of Culture and Tourism’s Kalima Translation Project will present 25 new books of literature, translated from three international languages – French, English and German.
"Since the first edition of book fair held in 1981 at the Cultural Foundation under the guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed, our nation has followed his vision to develop a culture that recognises the importance of the consumption and production of literary works."
HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said, “since the first edition of book fair held in 1981 at the Cultural Foundation under the guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed, our nation has followed his vision to develop a culture that recognises the importance of the consumption and production of literary works. The great strides made in the development of a publishing industry in the UAE has resulted in the creation of a literary tradition that champions the achievements of the past and combines them with modern literary trends. This year’s edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair brings together a stellar selection of authors, thought leaders, academics, poets, publishers and more.
“It is with great honour that we join the nation in celebrating the Year of Zayed and pay homage to our Founding Father’s exceptional spirit and the vision he had for our country, the cultural landscape in the region, and the wheels that he set in motion to enable generations of Emiratis to live a life full of learning.”
Abdulla Majed Al Ali, Director of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, said, “The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has been integral in the accomplishments of the Arab publishing industry over the last decades with a focus on strategy, the promotion of Arab literature, the sharing of knowledge from different civilisations and most importantly, initiating and encouraging cultural dialogue. In accordance with the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, literature is a vital part of society and it is with great pride and honour that we have seen the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair grow globally each year.”
“The Kalima project is one of the most ambitious initiatives launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, with the aim of reviving the translation movement in the Arab world and supporting the vibrant cultural activity in Abu Dhabi to boost its contributions to the regional and international cultural and literary landscape. As part of its role as a pioneering Arab cultural initiative, the Kalima Project is organised by the 6th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Translation Conference under the slogan “Scientific Translation and Knowledge Development” to highlight the role played of translation in building bridges between civilizations, cultures and literature to and from the Arab world, and in efforts to build the capacity and capabilities of young translators,” he continued.
