Seven Nations Debut at Abu Dhabi Book Fair, Enriching Global Cultural Dialogue

Seven new countries debut at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), significantly elevating the emirate's global cultural profile. Running from Tuesday, 13 September to Sunday, 18 September 2026, in Abu Dhabi, the Fair now welcomes Kosovo, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and Cuba. Their inaugural participation integrates these nations into an extensive and diverse list of represented countries, thereby strengthening the Fair's role as a major global cultural platform. For UAE residents and cultural institutions, the Fair presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with literature and cultural expressions from 95 nations, including the newly added participants from Latin America and Europe. This year’s theme, 'Let’s Turn the Page and Read the World,' actively guides attendees to explore global narratives and diverse perspectives, directly enriching the local cultural landscape. This expansion provides greater access to a wider array of diverse literary works and intellectual discourse. This directly supports Abu Dhabi's clear ambition to establish itself as a leading cultural capital. Over the next 12 months, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre…