UAE capital to host book fair in March

Middle East News.Net
Monday 23rd November, 2009 (IANS)

This United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital would host an international book fair in March, WAM news agency reported Monday.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) would be organised March 2-7, 2010 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

There will be a significant literary presence from India and Pakistan at the fair and the two countries will be represented by many high-profile novelists, poets and screenwriters.

Authors attending the fair include Tarun Tejpal (India), Adam Haslett (the US), Ahlam Mosteghanemi (Algeria), Bapsi Sidhwa (Pakistan) and Mathias Enard (France).

The ADIBF is organised by KITAB, a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and the Frankfurt Book Fair - one of the most successful publishing industry fairs worldwide.

Email this story to a friend

Have your say on this story

Top Stories

Pakistan seeks long-term strategic ties with US
Pakistan seeks a long-term strategic partnership with the US, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Thursday conceding that differences still exist between the two countries but it is now Washington's turn to 'do more'. [read story]
Thuraya to develop high-speed satellite broadband solution
Thuraya is to develop a high-speed broadband terminal for the maritime industry in partnership with Comtech, WAM news agency reported Thursday. [read story]
Christian TV station shut down by Palestinian government
The Palestinian Authority has closed down the only Christian TV broadcaster in the Territories. [read story]
Afghanistan, West accuse Iran of arming Taleban
Afghan and Western officials have accused Iran of delivering tonnes of weaponry to the Taleban, including plastic explosives, mortars, grenades and technical manuals. [read story]
Another appeal likely for Roman Polanski
Lawyers for film director Roman Polanski have filed an appeal to ask for a special investigation into alleged judicial and prosecutorial misconduct in the fugitive director's 32-year-old sex case. [read story]