The doha international book fair is considered one of the largest international book fairs held in the region, which has been expanding since its first edition in 1972. Qnl to participate in 26th doha international book fair. It will feature thousands of books from more than 30 countries, bringing to light some of the unique aspects of qatars culture and heritage. Gdn online desk tue, 01 dec 2015 tue, 01 dec 2015 doha. The 30th doha international book fair 2020, which ended yesterday, was a great opportunity for many qatari female novelists to meet their audience and get in touch with them directly.
This 2015 edition will mark the silver jubilee of the doha international book fair, qatar museums will be holding two different competitions for our budding creatives to celebrate this occasion. Follow for the latest events, features and fair updates. For the past three years this book fair has been a disappointment in terms of english books. Qatar museums celebrates doha international book fair 2015 by launching new publications. More than 12,000 people visited the qatar foundation qf booths at the doha international book fair dibf, which concluded saturday, qf said in a statement. International book fair starts today 7th of january 2015. Hbku press is part of hamad bin khalifa university which is under the wider community of qatar foundation for education. It lasts 11 days and regularly attracts over a half million visitors it is not the largest fair in the mena region, contrary to some claims. If you know trade fairs in doha that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. The recently concluded 30th edition of doha international book fair saw the launch of multiple books as authors from other countries and qatar got the opportunity to introduce their books to the visitors.
Doha international book fair of the current year will be organized during this period of witnessing many changes at the national and regional level. The 29th edition of the doha international book fair will be held under the patronage of amir h h sheikh tamim bin hamad al thani. Trade fairs doha appointments from october 2020 worldwide. Doha international book fair 2020 exhibitions qatar. Hamad bin abdulaziz alkawari, who was among senior government officials. Thousands visit qatar national librarys booth at 26th doha international book fair. Mar 18, 2019 doha international trade fair was rechristened as the world trade festival in 2014, and the 10day fair which used to take place at the doha exhibitions center until then, is being held in a different venue, reasonably, to overcome the parking and other traffic related problems. Hamad bin khalifa university press hbku press is a publishing house based in doha, qatar. This year is the 26th edition of the fair and promises over 400 exhibitors from across the arab world and beyond, including turkey, india, germany, sudan and the united kingdom. Qatar museums at the 25th international book fair brand activation. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. The 26th doha international book fair is likely to begin tomorrow and will last until december 12 at qatar national convention centre. Qatar museums celebrates doha international book fair 2015 by launching new publications posted on january 19, 2015 qatar museums, the body responsible for developing, promoting and sustaining qatars cultural sector under the visionary guidance of its chairperson. Raf exhibition stand doha book fair 2015 qatar stand design and its final out done for doha international book fair 2015.
Qm returns to 25th international book fair at qncc qatar. The riyadh international book fair is an annual book fair in saudi arabia. Ahmed al mahmoud and the minister of culture, arts, and heritage h. It is a platform to exchange cultural diversity and a space to inspire dialogue and share knowledge. The family reading program curates and selects two books each month for children between the ages of 312, and delivers them straight to your home. It will display thousands of books from more than 30 countries, bringing to light some of the unique aspects of qatars culture and heritage. Stand design and its final out done for doha international book fair 2015.
Public affairs section at the doha international book fair. Doha international book fair hosts seminar on medias role in shaping reality. Books exhibited at 2015 doha international book fair. The most common types of trade fairs in doha are structural engineering, building materials and construction machinery. Doha international book fair 9 to 18 january 2020 doha exhibition and convention center created by potrace 1.
Qatar museums, the body responsible for developing, promoting and sustaining qatars cultural sector under the visionary guidance of its chairperson, he sheikha al mayassa bint hamad bin khalifa al thani launched a range of new books to celebrate the 25th doha international book fair, which ran from 7 th 17 th january 2015 at the qatar national convention centre qncc. Pico was appointed by qm to build their booth at the 25th international book fair, held in doha in early 2015. The first breakthrough for the doha international exhibition in 1972 under the supervision of dar qatari books. The fair was opened by the deputy prime minister and minister of state for cabinet affairs, h. For more information, see the official website here. Dibf is regarded as one of the largest international book fairs of the region with extensive participation from different countries around the world. The activities of the iranian stand in the twenty sixth edition of beijing international book fair started.
The fair will be open for the public throughout its duration daily from 9am to 1 pm and from 4pm 10pm. Hundreds of publishers sell preapproved books, and. I think i missed it only once when i was out of the country. The press was initially managed by bloomsbury publishing plc and was founded as bloomsbury qatar foundation publishing bqfp in 2008 until its transition into hbku press in 2015. Thousands visit qnl booth at doha international book fair. The doha international book fair also saw fatema al sulaiti, associate deputy director for collection at qatar museums launch two of her latest books fatimid woodwork and architecture development. Marleen speaking at a panel on books in translation during the 2014 bookexpo america. Thousands visit qatar national librarys showcase at 25th.
Besides, writers, artists and intellectuals visit this. Doha international book fair opens the peninsula qatar. Qatar national library to participate in 26th doha. More footfalls at doha international book fair this year. Qatar foundation hq, 2015 building, po box 5825, education city, doha. The 30th edition of doha international book fair dibf will be held from january 9 to 18, 2020. The doha international book fair runs from december 2nd through to december 12th.
The 26th doha international book fair takes place between 2nd december and 12th december 2015 at the qatar national convention centre in education. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2015 doha international book fair. Dec 06, 2016 the public affairs section of the embassy is participating in the 27th annual doha international book fair, opened by the qatar minister of culture and sports h. Doha international book fair 2020 to begin on 9 january. Doha international book fair 2015, book promotion at doha. The 29th edition of the doha international book fair take place. The doha international book fairs 25th edition will be run from january 7 to january 17, 2015. Schedule of trade fairs with current 5 trade fairs in doha. French pavilion and fnac provide star attraction at the 30th. I mean, it is an international book fair, so english books should be there.
January 2015 ask bnghanem about doha exhibition and convention center. Fnac store, represented by darwish holding, provides doha. Doha international book fair gives qatari readers hope. The 26th doha international book fair takes place between 2nd december and 12th december 2015 at the qatar national convention centre in education city. Also this edition of the book fair, was attended by the icfi in. The honorable william grant chief of mission and charge d.
News of the attack on the french satirical magazine charlie hebdo reached qatar just a few hours before the opening of the 25th doha international book fair dibf last week and inevitably cast a shadow over the celebrations. Therefore, every year doha book fair includes new titles reflecting hopes, visions and preparations for the future and self development. The sharjah international book fair continues to gain in popularity and play a role in enriching cultural communication. Doha international book fair to begin on january 9, 2020. This 2015 edition will mark the silver jubilee of the.
On its 25th year, the doha international book fair will be held until january 17 at the qncc. The silver jubilee edition of the fair, which runs until january 17, will be. The great india education fair tgief qatar dohaeducation fair in qatar doha. Feb 12, 2020 book fair in doha they have great location for me walking distance from my hotel big and nice one i enjoy the visit date of experience. From saturdays to thursdays, it will be open from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 10pm. Visiting the 32nd tehran international book fair tibf, south korean.
I know i still have a lot of tbrs but i just couldnt help myself. Qatar national library qnl, a member of qatar foundation for education, science and community development qf, will participate in the 26 th doha international book fair taking place from december 2 12. Qatar museums celebrates doha international book fair 2015 by. Marking its 25th year, the doha international book fair will be held from 7 17 january 2015 at the qatar national convention centre qncc, another member of qatar foundation. The doha international book fair dibf will kick off on january 9, 2020.
Doha international book fair 09 to 18 jan 2020,doha. French pavilion and fnac provide star attraction at the. Feed your childs curiosity and imagination by subscribing to our monthly book subscription program. The fair lasts 10 days with a new look and contents in its 30th session.
Doha international book fair archives marhaba l qatars. The 30th edition of doha international book fair dibf will be held from january 9 to 18, 2020, announced the ministry of culture and sports yesterday. Doha international book fair will be held 09 to 18 jan 2020 in doha, qatar. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. Doha international book fair archives marhaba l qatars premier.
Warriors in times of sacrifice a book by former doha. Abdulaziz al kuwari at the qatar national convention center, on january 7, 2015. The fair was home to numerous book stalls, authors corners, and kiosks set up by book dealers, authors and publishing houses from across. The official facebook account of 26th doha intl book fair team. If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry. Under the patronage of his highness the amir sheikh tamim bin hamad althani, the new edition of dibf will be held under the supervision and organisation of the qatar center for cultural and heritage events. Last dec 5 to 12, the 26th doha international book fair was held at qncc. The fair is used to showcase saudi government policy, and it has been a locus of political power struggles with the government. Jan 07, 2015 pas doha is participating in the 25th annual doha international book fair. French pavilion and fnac provide star attraction at 30th. In 2019, the national reading campaign was revamped as qatar reads. The 25th doha international book fair will be held from january 7 to 17, 2015 at doha exhibition center.
Trade fairs in doha municipality october 2020, qatar. Jan 18, 2015 participation of qnl at the 25th doha international book fair. Qatar museums celebrates doha international book fair 2015. Visitors can download the smart phone application or visit. Qatar foundation, 2015 building, po box 5825, education city, doha, qatar. Latest news iranian national stand frankfurt book fair 2019 20191021 12. Fnac store provides doha international book fair visitors. Qatar university is participating in the 30th edition of doha international book fair dibf, with a special booth that features the latest publications from qu press as well as a presentation showcasing a number of qu librarys acquisitions. Exhibition calendar with currently 5 trade fairs from october 2020 in doha. Dec 04, 2015 i have been going to this book fair for the past nine years. Saleh bin ghanem al ali on november 30th at the doha exhibition and convention center. The 30th edition of doha international book fair held under the patronage of hh amir sheikh tamim bin hamad al thani in the period from 9th january 2020 to 18th january 2020 at doha exhibition and convention center decc in association with the qatar cultural and heritage event center of the ministry of culture and sports. An increasing number of visitors have been flocking to the 30th edition of doha international book fair 2020, which is set to conclude saturday at doha convention and exhibition centre. They never had the latest fiction books that i wanted.
Fnac has had a remarkable participation at the doha international book fair in partnership with the french embassy in qatar and linstitut francais du qatar since 2015. Wednesday, 2 december 2015 to saturday, 12 december 2015. Embassy at the 27th doha international book fair u. Fatimid woodwork highlights a unique craft and medium of design in the fatimid era. The new version of the exhibition coincides with the cultural year qatar france 2020 the new date came after a comprehensive study of events schedule and schools examinations.
Qatar national library qnl will showcase its various resources and services at its debut appearance at the doha international book fair 2015 which. The national reading campaign was launched in 2016 by qatar foundation for education, science and community development qf as a program that aims to create a national drive to communicate the importance of reading, and to create interest in reading amongst all residents. Qf, attracted thousands of visitors at the recently held 26th doha international book fair. Doha international book fair is one of the largest international book fairs held in the region and has a good reputation because of the great demand from the arab, gulf and foreign countries to participate. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in doha, which are not yet known to us. As part of our strategic partnership with the ministry of culture and sports, qatar reads participates annually in the doha international book fair. The 25th edition of the doha international book fair will open today at qatar national convention centre qncc. The 26th doha international book fair which concluded at the qatar national convention center qncc yesterday attracted more visitors compared to last year, a senior official has said. Book promotion at book fairs and shows cbe sitemap. The fair will be held at the qatar national convention centre qncc, and. Jan 18, 2020 fnac has had a remarkable participation at the doha international book fair in partnership with the french embassy in qatar and linstitut francais du qatar since 2015.
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