The first Abu Dhabi Book Fair and Exhibition, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, on the theme "Arabic Manuscripts: Reality and Issues", which will last for one month. The manuscript exhibition program includes a variety of free workshops for all members of the family, and discusses various topics on writing, book making and types of calligraphy. The conference will be held on January 16 and 17, with six sessions highlighting the historical value of language editing, publishing and archival preservation, in the presence of a group of academics, experts and specialists from all the GCC countries and the world. "We are honored to host the first Arab Manuscripts Conference in the UAE and welcome a selection of senior professors and researchers interested in Arabic manuscripts from across the Gulf region and the Middle East," said Abdulla Majid Al Ali, Executive Director of the Department of Books and Literature at Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. To contribute to the preservation of common heritage, to educate the emerging generations, and to enhance their knowledge of the importance of Arabic manuscripts and Arab intellectual heritage ».
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi is responsible for preserving and protecting the heritage and culture of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, promoting its cultural components and tourism products, and affirming the emirate's global status as a sustainable and distinctive tourist and cultural destination that enriches the lives of the community and visitors. The Department also leads the tourism sector in the emirate and promotes it internationally as a tourist destination, through the implementation of many activities and businesses aimed at attracting visitors and investors. The Department's work policies, plans and programs are based on the preservation of heritage and culture, including the protection of archaeological and historical sites, as well as the development of the museum sector. The Authority supports creative arts and cultural events, contributing to the creation of a vibrant environment for arts and culture that enhances the emirate's heritage. The Authority plays a key role in creating harmony and managing Abu Dhabi's tourism and cultural development through comprehensive coordination among all partners.