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          Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          Latest news and stories from the major literary event featuring renowned authors, book launches and cultural discussions

          Sudanese novelists, from left, Amir Taj Al-Sir and Hammour Ziada at the book fair. Christopher Pike / The National

          Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Why irony is no laughing matter in Arabic literature

          April 30, 2016

          Ask Ali: Take it as read that Arabs have a bookish history

          The NationalApril 28, 2016
          Kagan McLeod for The National

          Newsmaker: Amin Maalouf

          April 28, 2016
          Poets, editors and readers – all have the opportunity to meet people who share the same interests as them at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Delores Johnson / The National

          More than a fair

          OpinionApril 27, 2016
          Readers seek rare gems and atmosphere at Abu Dhabi book fair
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          Readers seek rare gems and atmosphere at Abu Dhabi book fair

          UAEApril 27, 2016
          Abu Dhabi International Book Fair gets under way - in pictures
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          Abu Dhabi International Book Fair gets under way - in pictures

          UAEApril 27, 2016
          Rabai Al Madhoun left his Palestinian homeland when he was 3 years old. Delores Johnson / The National

          Behind Palestinian author Rabai Al Madhoun’s winning IPAF book is the promise of home

          April 27, 2016
          Quartetto di Venezia perform a the Abu Dhabi Theatre. Embassy of Italy to the UAE

          5 things to do today: attend a performance by Quartetto Di Venezia and visit the exhibition Global Home – yes Paradise no

          April 26, 2016
          Suhail Omar, 12, looks through books at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2013 (Sammy Dallal / The National)

          In a world of rapid change, take a pause to enjoy a good book

          OpinionApril 25, 2016
          Chef Heinz Beck will cook dishes that pay tribute to the Italian novelist Umberto Eco. Courtesy Mauro Fiorese

          Top-chefs and what they’re whipping up at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          April 25, 2016
          The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair returns with a wide range of books, authors and cultural, culinary and creative programmes. Delores Johnson / The National

          A look at authors, movies, workshops and discussions coming up at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          April 25, 2016
          This year’s Abu Dhabi Book Fair will highlight works of influential Arab and international cultural figures. Delores Johnson / The National

          Book fair turns page to life of Ibn Rushd

          UAEApril 05, 2016
          Eighteen months after leaving Abu Dhabi for Canada, Syrian author Marcella Al Eid returned to celebrate the publication of her book Min Huna, which is inspired by the city. Christopher Pike / The National

          Marcelle Al Eid counts Abu Dhabi as the inspiration for her book

          May 24, 2015
          Hassan Bousou’s group perform at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Ravindranath K / The National

          Hassan Bossou troupe brightens Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          May 14, 2015
          Hassan Boussou (in green) performs with his group at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Ravindranath K / The National

          Desert blues and dance at Abu Dhabi book fair

          May 12, 2015
          Iftah Ya Simsim muppet Shams makes her public debut at the at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Courtesy Iftah Ya Simsim

          Iftah Ya Simsim introduces Shams at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          May 12, 2015
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