The 33rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair concluded its activities yesterday evening. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Center for the Arabic Language, the fair featured over 1,400 diverse events and witnessed a notable turnout from the public across various segments of society. This year's fair, which started on April 29, celebrated the Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz as a central figure and the Arab Republic of Egypt as the guest of honor.
The concluding events took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) under the slogan "Here... the Stories of the World are Told." A total of 1,350 publishers from 90 countries participated, including 140 publishers attending for the first time. Twelve countries made their debut at the fair, including Greece, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Pakistan, Cyprus, Mozambique, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 hosted a selection of Arab and international writers and thinkers within a comprehensive cultural program designed to cover various aspects of cultural, intellectual, and artistic events, serving as a platform uniting the world’s intellectual, literary, and artistic communities in the realms of translation and its professionals.
The fair's program featured a wealth of diverse cultural sessions, showcasing a group of thinkers, creatives, and influencers, and celebrated the cultural legacy of figures who have left a profound mark on human thought. During this edition, the book "Kalila wa Dimna" was chosen as the "Book of the World," a new initiative that will annually select an inspiring book from different cultures and languages to highlight its historical development and impact.
The fair also included numerous new events, intellectual debates, professional and cultural programs, along with global podcast programs, and a varied series of cultural activities and events throughout its duration.
