Not that youd know it reading the western publishing industry trade journals, but the cairo international book fair has long held the crown as. The sharjah international book fair is held at the expo center sharjah in al khan area, al taawun street, near arab mall. Beirut arab international book fair postponed to 2020 the. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing.
The london book fair has named the united arab emirate of sharjah as the market focus of the london book fair 2020. Abu dhabi international book fair adibf is the most diverse book fair in the region. The bookworms platform graces us for the second year in a row at egypt international exhibition centre, located in the fifth settlement, with another increase in the ticket price, reaching egp 5. Cibf is the arab world s oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year.
Participating in the book fair is open only for publishers, members of union publishers, representatives of states, and public and international institutions. The golden jubilee of cairo international book fair, set to be held in ard elmaared, nasr city, in 2019, has chosen the arab league as the guest of honor of the book fair. Nov 29, 2018 under the patronage of amir h h sheikh tamim bin hamad al thani, the 29th edition of the doha international book fair will kick off today and will continue to december 8, 2018 at the doha. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters.
The abu dhabi international book fair is held every year in a relaxed atmosphere of businessmany editors, translators, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, journalists and other professionals regularly attend the book fair in abu dhabi, and profit from its unique setting for business and professional growth. It lasts 11 days and regularly attracts over a half million visitors it is not the largest fair in the mena region, contrary to some claims. Click here to visit official sharjah events website. Beirut arab international book fair postponed to 2020. Many publishers and librarians are taking part of this new edition of the beirut international arab book fair. Jeddah international book fair concludes arab news.
Mar 06, 2020 the riyadh international book fair is the largest of its kind in the region. It is a platform to exchange cultural diversity and a space to inspire dialogue and share knowledge. Abu dhabi international book fair 2020 ntradeshows. This one, the main pavilion, capitalizes on the bright whiteandwood motifs found in the gulf emirates outdoor culture. See whos going to sharjah international book fair 2020 in al taawun, united arab emirates. Doha international book fair 2020 to begin on 9 january. Beirut 63rd annual international arab book fair 2019. Poet maria tymchuk saadeh nbn tv lebanon beirut international arab book fair 2017 maria tymchuk saade. Mar 11, 2019 the riyadh international book fair 2019, one of the regions largest cultural events and slotted for march 23, is set to witness the vast participation of over 900 saudi, arab and foreign publishing houses representing 30 countries. Cookery corner with 16 arab and international chefs from 9 countries.
The biggest book fair in the world is an arab event in africa. The international book fair is the linchpin for sustainable cooperation herangereift. September 7, 2020 first held in 1982, the sharjah international book fair sibf is one of the most important literary and cultural events in the middle east and the arab world. Riyadh intl book fair postponed over coronavirus fears.
The sharjah book authority sba and the fair will collaborate on a program. Abu dhabi is a driving force behind the professional and commercial development of the regional publishing industry, and is committed to the longterm expansion of the global book business. He cofounded the hot sheet, a newsletter for trade and indie authors, which now is owned and operated by jane friedman. Porter anderson has been named international trade press journalist of the year in london book fair s 2019 international excellence awards. Since 1975 the voice of a changing region saudi arabia. Sharjah international library conference from november 6 7. Dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair. Mar 18, 2019 organized by ministry of culture and sports, the doha international book fair is the largest international book fairs in the region, involving widespread participation from various countries around the world. Exhibition calender with current book fairs from 31. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. London the riyadh international book fair kicked off march with the participation of more than 900 publishers and institutions from 30 arab and foreign countries. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health.
Notre dame universitylouaize has the pleasure of inviting you to the beirut international arab book fair which will be held at the beirut international exhibition and leisure center biel. Beirut arab book fair biel beirut, lebanon convention. The aims of the fair are to provide a large, wellstocked market of books to an egyptian audience, facilitate cultural exchange and discussion, and ease relations between authors, publishers. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 9 days of the fair, from 10. Amman the 17th amman international book fair will kick off on october 4 with a specialised cultural programme, jordanian publishers union jpu chairman fathi al biss said at a press conference on wednesday. Its array of books provides a great opportunity for literatis to discover hidden gems, hardtofind editions and lesserknown titles. The new version of the exhibition coincides with the cultural year qatar france 2020 the new date came after a comprehensive study of events schedule and schools examinations.
Including its unesco world book capital stand, market focus sharjah has three exhibition sites for the floor of the 2020 london book fair. Beirut arab international book fair postponed to 2020 the national. The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic publishing world. Doha international book fair 2020 exhibitions qatar. The beirut annual international arab book fair is organized by the arab cultural club and the union of publishers in lebanon. Biss said that the 10day fair, which will host representatives from the united arab emirates as the guest of honour, will feature amman as the 2017 capital of islamic culture. Sharjah international book fair 2019, a leading literary event, features publishers of books, journals, periodicals, newspapers, journals and other publications.
The 10day event was held under the patronage of makkah gov. Dec 09, 2016 beirut arab book fair biel, beirut, lebanon. The 30th edition of doha international book fair dibf will be held from january 9 to 18, 2020. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt. The doha international book fair dibf will kick off on january 9, 2020.
Riyadh international book fair showcases more than 900. On the sidelines of the celebration of the golden jubilee of the 2019 cairo international book fair, the egyptian general book organization has invited the fourth meeting of the arab publishers association and the committee of directors of arab book fairs and took place on 25 january 2019 at. Dec 14, 2016 notre dame universitylouaize has the pleasure of inviting you to the beirut international arab book fair which will be held at the beirut international exhibition and leisure center biel. Surprisingly, the fair had many books on the challenges the arab spring presented to saudi arabia, which were very popular. The nigeria book fair trust has deemed it necessary to bring together all players in the creation of print, audio, and digital books across the country at her annual nigeria international book fair. The international book fair in krakow is an iconic event in the city, a promotion zone for good books, a venue for meetings and hangouts, exchanges of thoughts and discussion. A special exhibition hall is set up for the guest of honour country, and greek.
Alexandria international book fair 2020 bibliotheca alexandrina. November 2018, about 800 exhibitors from countries and 611444 visitors on the istanbul book fair in istanbul. International publishers association prix voltaire 2010. Amman international book fair to feature publishers from 19.
Here is to promoting and improving the reading culture among nigerians and africans as a whole. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt international exhibitions center in new cairo, almosheer axis, it is organised by the general egyptian book organisation. If you havent been to the cairo international book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map during the last week of january and spilling into the first week of february you should check it out. Sheikh sultan bin muhammad alqasimi, the uae supreme council member and ruler of sharjah. The riyadh international book fair is an annual book fair in saudi arabia.
Sharjah international book fair sibf is an 11day international book fair held annually in sharjah, united arab emirates. The 63rd beirut international arab book fair, known as maarad alkitab, was scheduled to take place in the capital earlier this month, has been postponed to 2020 due to the protests that have. It is considered a platform for companies, institutions and individuals working and interested in the book and publishing industry to display their products and services. Which international book fairs and festivals will you attend in 2020.
May 01, 2018 poland was this years guest of honour for the 2018 abu dhabi international book fair adibf. The sharjah international book fair is a premier international literary event that showcases thousands of written works from the arab world each year. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. A substantial number of publishing and printing houses from egypt, the arab world, and europe are expected to participate. It also plays an important role in promoting and developing reading habits and skills in the society. A wide range of authors, intellectuals and artists discussed polands rich literary and cultural. The fair lasts 10 days with a new look and contents in its 30th session. The beirut arab international book fair postponed to 2020. The beirut international arab book fair is the most prestigious opponent of arabic books. Sharjah international book fair 2020 in al taawun, united.
Its debut edition was launched in 1982 under the guidance and patronage of his highness dr. Riyadh international book fair 2020 all you need to know. Sharjah international book fair 2019, united arab emirates. The 63rd beirut international arab book fair, known as maarad alkitab, was scheduled to take place in the capital earlier this month, has been postponed to 2020 due to the protests that have swept. Dec 23, 2019 the 10day event which started in 1982 under the patronage of his highness dr sheikh sultan bin muhammad alqasimi, is a leading literary event that profiles the written work of the arab world. Only less than two weeks come between us and one of egypts biggest cultural events of the year, the 51 st cairo international book fair cibf. The 63rd beirut international arab book fair, known as maarad alkitab, was scheduled to take place in the capital earlier this month, has been.
Also, great writer and exminister of culture, tharwat okasha, and late great writer soheir alkalamawi are set to be figures of the year in the 50th edition of the book fair. Meeting of the committee of arab exhibition managers in cairo, 25th of january, 2019. The fifth annual jeddah international book fair concluded on saturday. Riyadh international book fair 2019 to feature over 900. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year. The date coincides with the launch of the cultural year qatarfra. The mayority of the fairs in turkey are industry trade shows, trade fairs for machine construction and transportation trade shows.
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