Calling all book worms. If you’re the kind of person who loves to curl up with a page-turner, you’re going to want to make an appearance at the Al Ain book fair this month.
Running from Tuesday September 21 to Thursday September 30 at the Zayed Central Library, the event is combining in-person talks and activities with virtual sessions that will be broadcast through the fair’s digital platforms. Love all things literary? Al Ain is the place to be.
Wondering what to expect?
More than 100 exhibitors and publishers from around the country will be participating in the fair, showcasing the latest and greatest in books. You can also sign up to attend cultural seminars, readings, musical and poetry performances and more.
The event will also host 50 speakers, including eminent cultural figures, writers, creators and artists from the UAE. The speakers will share and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the UAE over the past half century.
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, and in collaboration with the @AbuDhabiALC, we are pleased to announce Al Ain Book Fair, from September 21-30, at the Zayed Central Library in Al Ain City. pic.twitter.com/F3D4hHs6im
— Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (@dctabudhabi) September 14, 2021
There will be stringent coronavirus-related measures in place. All adults visiting the fair must be fully vaccinated and must present a negative PCR test taken within the previous 48 hours.
Visitors are required to install and activate Al Hosn app on their smartphones.
You will also need to pre-register here [https://adbookfair.com/en/aabf] to obtain an electronic entry card.
We can’t wait to get into the new chapter.
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