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6/18/25, 10:15 AM Abu Dhabi International Book Fair welcomed 400,000 visitors in first 10-day edition

Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC. Image Courtesy: ALC

UAE
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair welcomed 400,000 visitors in first 10-day
edition

65% increase in sales recorded at the 34th edition
Press Release

June 17, 2025

450 speakers and participants including some of the world’s top creative thinkers.
The fair included the launch of 35 new publications by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, and 220 book signings by Arab
and international authors.
5,790 media items were published in 51 countries including the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and China.
117 million views were recorded across five digital platforms.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF)
concluded its 34th edition successfully. Running for 10 consecutive days for the first time in its history from 26 April to 5 May 2025,
the fair welcomed around 400,000 visitors who explored more than half a million titles across all areas of knowledge.

Moreover, the fair established a new tradition by announcing Indonesia as the Guest of Honour for the 2026 edition, demonstrating
its commitment to best practices adopted by major international cultural events.

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