As part of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the Al Ain Book Festival is returning for its 17th edition at Al Ain Square. This will take place from November 17th to November 23rd. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
Al Ain Book Festival Returns For 17th Edition
The Al Ain Book Festival is returning for its 17th edition under the theme of An Oasis of Stories. For this year’s edition, 230 exhibitors will be stationed at the event. Not to mention, there will be over 200 cultural, literary, artistic, and entertainment activities that will cater to all members of the community. Promoting the presence of the Arabic language and reading in everyday life, this festival highlights the region’s cultural heritage.
- Bringing a diverse range of programmes, these are being organised under eight main pillars:
- Identity and Culture
- Youth and the Future
- Childhood and Family
- Connected Communities
- Poetry Nights: The Sung Word
- Voice of Al Ain – Podcast from Abu Dhabi
- The Next Chapter
- Flavourful Nights
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More About The Event
As it happens, these activities will also extend to several cultural and educational venues that are across the region. We are talking about Al Ain Square, Qasr Al Muwaiji, and Majalis Abu Dhabi in the Al Ain Region. It will also extend to several schools and universities, so that there is expanded community participation. It’s worth mentioning that 90 events will be held under the Childhood and Family pillar. This includes storytelling sessions, interactive art, workshops, theatre, performances, and even awareness sessions for children, young people, and families. The fifth edition of Poetry Nights: The Sung Word, which is one of the eight main pillars, is dedicated to the theme of Emirati sung poetry. It celebrates 20 pioneers of Emirati Nabati poetry.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that food and creativity would come together through flavourful nights that would feature live cooking demonstrations with chefs, influencers, local family-run food producers from the Al Ain region and even start-up entrepreneurs.
Complete with roaming musical and entertainment performances, this is truly an event that bibliophiles wouldn’t want to miss.
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FAQs
When is Al Ain Book Festival happening?
Al Ain Book Festival is happening from November 17th to 23rd.
Where will the Al Ain Book Festival take place?
The 17th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival is taking place at Al Ain Square, which is in the Al Ain region.
