{
  "id": 7081316,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2026 opens at ADNEC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-2026-opens-at-adnec",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T07:42:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-2026-opens-at-adnec-1.500672808"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi's 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) commenced at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Fair will run for six days, from September 13th to 18th. With over 1,500 cultural and knowledge events, the Fair promises a distinctive experience celebrating literature and connecting readers, creators, and intellectuals.\n\nThis year's Guest of Honour is Balkan Culture, in collaboration with North Macedonia, offering a glimpse into a region known for its historical and cultural variety, where East meets West. Renowned linguist Al Khalil ibn Ahmad Al Farahidi is the year's Focus Personality, and Miguel de Cervantes' 'Don Quixote' is designated as the Book of the World.\n\nThe Fair's themes include 'Turn the Page, Read the World', highlighting Abu Dhabi's commitment to expanding culture, literature, and Arabic language to foster communication and connections among diverse peoples and civilizations. The 2026 edition aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Family', placing the family at the core of the cultural experience. The Fair's programming features popular events like Poetry Nights, Podcast from Abu Dhabi, The Next Chapter, and musical performances, alongside spaces dedicated to celebrated artists such as Abdel Halim Hafez.\n\nIn its 35th year, the ADIBF remains a global cultural hub, driving growth in the publishing and cultural and creative industries. This aligns with the UAE's vision of positioning culture and knowledge as vital components of sustainable development, enhancing the creative economy, and promoting cultural dialogue among nations, solidifying Abu Dhabi's position as a global capital of culture and a leading center for knowledge production.",
  "summary": "Under patronage of UAE President, 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens, with Qatar taking part",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/35th-abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-opens-with-qatar-taking-part",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}