The organizers of the Abu Dhabi Book Fair have set a date for the 30th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The event will be held from May 23 to May 29, 2021. The registration is now open for exhibitors and visitors.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is an annual book fair that first took place in 1981. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and media can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities.
ADIBF forms part the strategy aiming to transform Abu Dhabi into a major centre in the publishing world. ADIBF was launched by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE.
In June 2020 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair joined forces with Emirates Literature Foundation to launch a series of virtual sessions.
The program featured 10 authors and artists from around the world, who discussed a wide variety of themes – from history and education to entertainment and science.
The sessions, held are in collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), were broadcasted live on the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s YouTube channel.
