Abu Dhabi book fair moves to September
Abu Dhabi will host the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair from September 13 to 18, bringing publishers, authors and cultural organisations back to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for one of the region’s largest literary gatherings. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the fair is being organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the…
The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will take place in ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from September 13 to 18, following consultations with international partners, publishers and authorities. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's patronage, the event replaces its original April schedule.
The rescheduling aims to maintain international participation quality while accommodating travel conditions and logistical requirements. The fair, now a major meeting point for the Arab and global publishing industries, will run six days, featuring a trade marketplace, consumer book fair and a ceremony honoring winners of the 20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
The 2026 edition will also showcase publishing technology advancements like artificial intelligence, audiobooks and digital distribution. Established in 2006, the award has become a prominent Arab literary prize. The fair's expansion in 2025, drawing 400,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors from 96 countries, underscores Abu Dhabi's efforts to position the event as a platform connecting publishers, literary agents, translators, writers, technology companies and cultural institutions.
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