The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) announced that 75 percent of pavilions for the Al Ain Book Festival 2024 had been booked, just one week after opening the registration period for the upcoming 15th edition, set to take place from 18th to 24th November at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.
The Centre revealed that, for the first time in its history, the festival is offering a 10 percent discount to exhibitors and participants who register before 16 August, with registration scheduled to close on 19 September. The initiative aims to strengthen support offered to publishing houses, increase their participation in the event, provide an ideal platform to showcase their new releases, promote authors and creators, and facilitate their access to a wider audience.
The format for the Al Ain Book Festival undergoes a refresh every year; the event celebrates Emirati and Arab creatives with a range of innovative activities and events targeting families, youth, and children. This aligns with the vision of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to promote culture within the community, establish cultural connections with other societies, and strengthen the status of the Arabic language.
“With its rich calendar of events, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre seeks to strengthen partnerships with publishing houses and provide ample opportunities to support them,” said Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Executive Director of the ALC. “With that in mind, we are pleased to open the early registration period for the Al Ain Book Festival’s upcoming edition, and offer a 10 percent discount for publishing houses and exhibitors. We hope this initiative makes it easier for them to participate in the event and present the best possible experiences for festivalgoers. Moreover, we reaffirm our commitment to developing the publishing industry and promoting culture in our community.”
Last year’s edition of the Al Ain Book Festival welcomed 150 exhibitors who presented around 60,000 books and publications covering various fields. More than 95,000 visitors attended the festival, enjoying its agenda of 400 activities and events, with over 500 workshops and educational and entertainment shows for children and youth.