Al Ain Book Festival Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi

The 15th Al Ain Book Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), kicked off at Al Ain Square - Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium and other cultural and tourist locations across the city. The event, under the theme All Eyes on Al Ain, will run until November 23.

The festival offers diverse programming with themes that aim to nurture talent, create a generation of avid readers, and enhance a deeper connection with the heritage and core values of Emirati society. This year's edition is witnessing an 89% increase in the number of participating publishers compared to previous years. The event will dedicate a special programme to highlight the significance of folk poetry, focusing on two themes: honouring the memory of prominent poets who passed away this year and tracking the movement to document folk poetry in the UAE.

"With its ever-evolving vision, the festival has established itself as a leading event on Al Ain’s agenda, a city with a remarkable heritage that has contributed to its position as the Capital of Gulf Tourism 2025," said Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Executive Director of ALC.