Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Details about Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2026

Category: Culture and Arts

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, is one of the world's most prominent cultural platforms. Held annually in the heart of the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, the fair serves as a civilizational platform that brings together different cultures. Its aims are to foster a love of reading, spread culture and knowledge locally, regionally, and globally, and enhance cultural exchange and dialogue among peoples.

Annually, the fair gathers key figures from the publishing and creative industries, providing promising opportunities for those in the sector to forge new partnerships, explore the latest trends and developments in this promising industry, and discuss its fundamental priorities.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was launched in 1981 under the name "The Islamic Book Fair," realizing the vision of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.

The launch of the fair confirms that education and culture are the two fundamental pillars for building a strong, developed nation, alongside developing international relations and building bridges of communication between different countries of the world. The fair has served as a catalyst for establishing a meeting point for publishing houses in the Arab world.