The “Al Bayan Publishing House,” a part of Dubai Media Incorporated, has announced its silver sponsorship at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which kicks off today.
This year’s event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, will take place from April 26 to May 5, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Participating under the theme “Knowledge Community… Community Knowledge,” Al Bayan Publishing House emphasizes its commitment to supporting the publishing sector, enriching the local cultural landscape, and strengthening collaborations with writers, authors, and publishers. This aligns with the organization’s focus on fostering knowledge exchange, cultural interaction, and enhancing the creative industries in the UAE.
Excellence and Distinction
Al Bayan Publishing House will feature a distinguished pavilion at the fair, showcasing modern methods and advanced techniques aimed at enriching literature, culture, research, writing, and translation fields.
The pavilion will display the latest publications, both digital and print, as well as their digital application and key services available for writers, authors, and researchers.
Visitors will also have the chance to explore a podcast series produced by the publishing house, featuring a wide range of inspiring cultural dialogues and highlighting a selection of digital books aimed at children to encourage their interest in reading as an essential skill for the future generation.
Additionally, the pavilion will host several book signing events with well-known authors and writers, along with various interactive workshops and special presentations for visitors, reflecting the significance of the publishing house as a cultural project that opens new horizons for creativity from Dubai to the world.
Value and Roles
In this context, Saud Al Darbi, the Senior Director of Newspapers and News Centers at Dubai Media, emphasized the importance of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in fostering a community relationship with reading and literature. He noted: “Al Bayan Publishing House takes pride in sponsoring and participating in this fair, which stands as one of the foremost regional and international platforms in the publishing sector. This sponsorship reflects the efforts made to support and empower authors and writers, and build a knowledge society.
The house is committed to producing purposeful content and employing unique work methods and the latest techniques in print, digital, and audio publishing, contributing significantly to enriching the publishing sector both locally and throughout the Arab world, and supporting the components of the creative economy in Dubai and the UAE,” he added, assuring that Dubai Media Incorporated has enlisted top-notch expertise and talent for the “Al Bayan Publishing House” project.
Diversity and Status
Hamed Bin Karam, the editor-in-chief of “Al Bayan,” stated that the participation of Al Bayan Publishing House in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is part of its efforts to enhance the cultural movement in the UAE and solidify its leadership in the publishing industry.
He remarked: “Al Bayan Publishing House has prepared a comprehensive program of events and activities filled with meaningful content that fosters cultural and intellectual engagement among audiences. The pavilion will showcase a selection of distinguished print, digital, and audio publications focusing on the values of UAE society, the nation’s achievements, and highlights of its success across various fields.
The house will also present a collection of visual and audio books tailored for social media, specifically targeting children to inspire them to read and integrate it as a lifestyle,” while also confirming that Dubai Media Incorporated will provide extensive media coverage of all activities at the international fair to align with its significance on the global cultural map.
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It is noteworthy that the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, is hosting 1,400 exhibitors from 96 countries this year, offering a robust program with around 2,000 events and activities tailored to readers, thinkers, publishers, and content creators, thus reinforcing its role as a global platform for cultural dialogue and reflecting the UAE’s strategic vision in investing in culture and supporting the book and publishing industry.
Saud Al Darbi:
Al Bayan Publishing House takes pride in its sponsorship and participation in this fair, recognized as one of the most important regional and international platforms.
Hamed Bin Karam:
This initiative embodies the house’s visions and efforts aimed at enhancing the cultural movement in the UAE and establishing its leadership.