The 27th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is set to feature record participation of Arab and international publishing houses and incorporate a varied professional and cultural programme featuring a stellar line-up of intellectual and literary activities.

For the 2017 edition, special focus will be placed on an ever-expanding e-publishing programme featuring digital content, e-applications and the latest technologies in the publishing world, and the fair will provide space for content developers and service providers to showcase their products and services to the publishing community.

This year’s ADIBF celebrates China as its ‘Guest of Honour’, and in keeping with the annual tradition of selecting a key personality, the philosopher and spiritual teacher Ibn Arabi is the ‘Personality of the Year’. Sessions inspired by his intellectual theses featuring poetry recitals set to Arabic melodies will be at the heart of a parallel cultural programme.

The book fair offers a convergence of trade and culture through its multi-faceted programmes. The Cultural Programme reflects the diversity of the UAE population, while children will enjoy reading through educational activities at the Creativity Corner. The book signings, literary panel discussions and activities of the Illustrator’s Corner, the Black Box Cinema, the Show Kitchen and the Professional Programme will contribute to meeting the aspirations of all visitors.
ADIBF guests include prominent novelists, poets, graphic design artists, essayists and social leaders from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America, reflecting the fair’s international character.

WHEN :

Apr 26 to May 02, 2017

09:00 AM – 10:00 PM

WHERE :

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi

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