His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed the importance of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in supporting the publishing industry in the country as one of the most important book fairs in the region. The State is making knowledge and reading a daily practice for individuals, as this has a significant impact on raising awareness and community growth.
HH Sheikh Mohammed considered the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair a successful cultural diplomacy. He dedicated the UAE's tradition of "guest of honor", which promotes cultural ties and exchanges with its human dimensions with the world's countries.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will attend the 29 th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. .
The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Head of Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, former Secretary of State John Kerry, Ambassador of India to the State Nafdeb Singh Surrey and Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Saif Saeed Abu Ghashib, Abu Dhabi Media General Director Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Acting Director of the Department of Books and Literature at Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Abdullah Majid Al Ali, and a group of intellectuals, literary enthusiasts and writers.
His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, the pavilion of the Republic of India, will be the guest of honor at the exhibition this year and will give a special impetus to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019. The exhibition will feature a large number of Indian publishing houses, And a group of leading authors, authors and artists from India are invited to participate in interactive programs developed in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in the UAE.
He is the guest of honor at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which covers an area of more than 1,000 square meters, and reviews the rich intellectual, literary, cultural and artistic output of India, with the participation of more than 100 members, Including publishers, literary critics and authors.
HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan visited the pavilion of the Committee for the Management of Festivals and Cultural and Heritage Programs. During his visit to the pavilion, HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan visited the pavilion of the Committee for the launch of the new book entitled Zayed. Courage, depth, creativity and dazzling art, in honor of the amazing legacy of the founding father HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
The book was published in 2018, the year that marks the centennial of the birth of Sheikh Zayed, and has written a series of books on the life of Sheikh Zayed, including the intricate details of his leadership decisions, giving a unique insight into the mentality and personality of this great man. Using an interesting language and a non-academic style, the book focuses on Sheikh Zayed's global image, which has moved his nation from a humble pearl-based society to one of the world's most powerful.
A large part of the program was devoted to highlighting the literary and intellectual works of India through an important series of dialogue sessions involving prominent authors, poets and academics from the country. The most important literary, cultural and artistic publications were presented in a special pavilion, India.
His tour included a variety of pavilions, including several publishing platforms, a number of cultural initiatives launched at the show, and the pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His Highness participated in the "One Million Tolerance Document" launched by the Zayed House for Islamic Culture in the unified platform of the community. His Highness recorded in the document that adopts the message that the individual is tolerant with himself, with those around him and with his community. .
"The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has become more professional, thanks to its development strategy and the pivotal role it plays in building bridges of cultural dialogue between East and West," said Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak.
Saif Saeed Ghabash noted that Abu Dhabi plays an important role in supporting publishing, literature and culture. The book fair is a forum for all professionals in publishing, digital media, e-services, writers and writers from all over the world.
More than 1,000 exhibitors from 50 countries will be exhibiting this year, exhibiting more than 500,000 titles in various fields of science, knowledge and literature, and in multiple languages. For the first time ever, the exhibition will host exhibitors from Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Malta and Portugal.
«My story» in the «Forum»
"My Story, 50 Stories in 50 Years", by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the "Literary Forum Salon" opened its activities this year at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. In the session held yesterday morning, and was moderated by the founder and director of the salon, Asmaa Siddiq, to the depth of the ideas carried by the book, and what inspires him in the souls of positive energy and lofty values.
Dr. Amina Mohammed Al Baloushi, Abu Dhabi Police, said the stories in the book represent a strong incentive for the country's sons and daughters to achieve their ambitions. It reflects the interest of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the UAE and his keenness to be happy. Is an essential feature of his thinking from the beginning.
The researcher and poet Bahija Adelby pointed out that the book and the intellectual process of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in general, reflected in the books issued by His Highness from the beginning of «my vision», based on the constants of intellectual always focused on them, the most important happiness and positive and excellence and leadership, and all The value of these values is considered a golden rule from which to start. The book is characterized by simplicity in subtraction, in addition to the depth of its ideas. It has not only achieved reconciliation between scientific and literary propositions, but also offers scientific knowledge in a simple way to reach the people rather than elites. Expresses in general the connection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in fact, he makes his dreams come true on the ground, and does not make wings for her, which is characteristic of the approach of founding fathers of the UAE from the beginning.
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A title in various fields of science and knowledge.
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Was opposed by 50 countries participating in this session.