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The 2016 abu dhabi international book fair is the fastest growing book fair in the middle east and will soon be opening the doors for its 26th edition as it returns to the capital at the end of the april. During the 2020 coronavirus epidemic the fair had to be postponed, so the new dates for its 30th edition are 23 29 may and it will once again be held at the abu dhabi national exhibition centre. The book fair is a major market and networking opportunity for the regions publishing industry abu dhabi international book fair adibf provides an important networking platform for publishers from the united arab emirates, the arab world and internationally, while also offering a diverse programme for publishers, writers and book lovers. Ferrari world abu dhabi vlog january 2018 duration. Kitab focuses on making the abu dhabi international book fair truly an international event and offer a platform for developing longterm networking opportunity between the arab and international publishing communities.
With 1025 exhibitors from 50 countries, and more than 500,000 titles on display each year, the possibility for business opportunity seekers seems endless. The arabian world has more than 300 million readers, nowadays, the book industry considers this potential market and selects abu dhabi as the launching platform for its novelties. Abu dhabi international book fair 2016 visitabudhabi. Abu dhabi international book fair is a tradeshow intended to the general public, and provides special days for professional visitors.
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Abu dhabi international book fair 16 22 april 2020 kitab focuses on making the abu dhabi international book fair truly an international event and offer a platform for developing longterm networking opportunity between the arab and international publishing communities. Nasher interviewed sebastian bond, the ceo and founder of kitab sawti during his attendance of abu dhabi international book fair in which he was asked the following questions. Sep 21, 2009 not so long ago, the abu dhabi international book fair adibf was barely on any overseas publishers itinerary. Jan 20, 2010 abu dhabi international book fair although the adibf is now in its twentieth year, it was only in 2007 that kitab a joint venture between the abu dhabi authority for culture and heritage adach and the frankfurt book fair was established, with the aim of promoting the adibf and developing the publishing industry in the united arab. Over the years, exhibitors have benefited from venues such as the ezone, which showcases the latest in electronic media and digital content.
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