35 Years of Books Bridging Worlds | Dubai News

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which began in 1981 as a small Islamic Book Fair with just 50 publishers and has since exploded into a global literary powerhouse. With 95 countries represented and 1,500 events planned, this year’s theme “Turn the Page and Read the World” celebrates the Balkan region as Guest of Honour and Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote as Book of the World. From its humble beginnings to hosting nations like France, UK, and China, and honoring icons like Al-Mutanabbi and Sheikh Zayed, the fair stands as a beacon of cultural exchange and intellectual growth — proving that books truly connect the world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a395f370b5594ed3