Tour of Abu Dhabi Book Fair

Tour of Abu Dhabi Book Fair

The interest in culture in general shows the extent of nations’ development and the potential for their rise and progress, the interest and motivation of books, printing and writers and the establishment of major exhibitions that pave the way for writers and publishers. Provide their valuable publications and books. This is exactly what is happening in Abu Dhabi, where there is a lot of interest in the book fairs that take place every year, and here I am talking about several exhibitions like the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Other exhibitions include the Sharjah International Book Fair, the Big Bad Wolf Exhibition in Dubai and the Used Book Fair in Dubai, the Emirati Book Fair and the Dubai Reed Initiative.

This article does not cite its references or sources. Indicates the Emirates’ position and its role in spreading the culture and improving the position of writers inside and outside the country. .

This year, the Abu Dhabi Book Fair will feature 450 events with the participation of 1130 publishers from 80 countries, wide participation of academics, thinkers and writers and a large audience. An excellent literary value. , In a lecture on the reality of Arabic poetry, especially its relationship with poetry and international poetry and its love of poetry, as well as the group of Arab intellectuals and writers in the exhibition that came directly after the paralysis of the cultural movement and other fields, to ensure that it is part of our nature to meet and interact with people. Going involves our desire to express ourselves through literature, poetry and creativity, as well as our passion. Reading and knowing the ability of others.

For the second year in a row, Germany will be the guest of honor at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition, a global exhibition attended by publishers from around the world, confirming that the exhibition transcends the Arab world. Exclusively for the book, translations have given the ability to transmit the culture of countries and peoples, thus we have reached the most important literature, and recently the author has become one of the conditions for sending his works to translators for translation. From different countries.

What is significant about this year’s exhibition is the participation in story books and literature, so one of those books was put up for sale for 11 million dirhams, a book that dates back to the mid-16th century and contains rare pictures. Bird species, as well as ancient and valuable manuscripts.

The highlight of the exhibition is the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards, which confirms that there are no limits to culture. More than 3,000 writers from 55 countries participated in this international award.

It is enough to know that the participants are from 20 Arab countries and 35 foreign countries, to return to the great importance of cross-border culture and language. Books are available in all languages, and there is no way to control the spread of values. From them to all countries of the world. Another notable topic during this year’s exhibition is the demand for printed books in an era that revolves around the end of the printing era, especially when electronic sites are plentiful and easy to trade, so there is no need. Look for printed books in libraries, even if you shop at any e-bookstore to find what you like, but the debate is still over, which printed book or e-book do you like, will we ever drop publications?

* Emirati writer