Have you been to the doha international book fair 2020 yet. Another qatari book publisher, katara publishing house, was established in 2018. Kuwaiti ministry of information booth jan 09, 2020. Under the patronage of hh the amir sheikh tamim bin hamad althani, and in presence of h. From saturdays to thursdays, it will be open from 9am to 1pm and from. 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. Not virtually, as almost all exhibitions have done around the world this year, but an actual. Welcome to qatar university, the first, largest, and most prominent institution for higher education in qatar. The 26th doha international book fair is likely to begin tomorrow and will last until december 12 at qatar national convention centre.
Traveling to qatar has never been easier with the awardwinning hamad international airport and the 5star qatar airways, offering direct flights to more than 150 destinations. Doha international book fair qatarusa 2021 year of. It will go on for 10 days at the doha exhibition and convention center decc, near city center mall. Mar 18, 2019 a total of 25 publishing houses have installed 791 book stalls.
Doha international book fair will be held 09 to 18 jan 2020 in doha, qatar. The new date for the doha international book fair will coincide with the launch of the qatar france year of culture 2020, which will enable a momentous french presence. The fair will also witness the largest participation from private qatar publishing houses. More than 150 books will be released at the 28th doha international book fair which was. To submit authorization letter in the name of 30th doha international book fair issued in 2019 2020 and it should be printed on its special form. Ahmed bin abdulla bin zaid al mahmoud, the speaker of the shura council, he minister of culture and sports salah bin ghanem al ali opened the 29th doha international book fair, which sees the participation of 427 publishers from 30 arab and foreign countries at the doha convention and exhibition. The riyadh international book fair is an annual book fair in saudi arabia. The doha international book fair dibf will kick off on january 9, 2020. The speaker of the shura council attends the opening of. Doha international book fair 2020 to begin on 9 january. Doha international book fair begins with participation of 335 publishing houses. Under the slogan do you then not ponder, the 30th edition of the doha international book fair kicks off.
Doha international book fair 2020 opening doha 360. Doha international book fair qatarusa 2021 year of culture. Bogota international book fair, colombia 9 23 august. Doha exhibition and convention center decc, doha, qat. Doha international book fair 09 to 18 jan 2020,doha. 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. There will be discounts on books up to 25 percent, as agreed with the publishing houses. The opening day was noted for its international and ric. Doha international book fair, january 2015 qatar s 27th annual doha international book fair will open on nov. Mar 18, 2019 the doha international trade fair dtf is qatar s biggest shopping carnival, held at qatar international exhibitions center, doha.
Beijing international book fair announces rights trading success. Book fair opens at qncc today gulf times qatars top. The speaker of the shura council attends the opening of the. 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. President recep tayyip erdogan, who opened the tenday book fair. Doha international book fair to see over 150 new book releases. This year, 335 publishing houses are participating and there are so much more than just books. Whats more, little ones get to enjoy dedicated workshops on reading, writing, painting and puppets making. From saturdays to thursdays, it will be open from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 10pm. Salah bin ghanem alali, minister of culture and sports, this afternoon has inaugurated the 30 th edition of the doha international book fair under the slogan do you then not ponder. Embassy at the 27th doha international book fair u. 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.
In addition to the book displays, the book fair will also feature writers, dozens of sideline conferences, workshops, and cultural activities. The international book fair is organized at qatar international exhibition center in the west bay lagoon near intercontinental hotel. For more information, see the official website here. Cool things to check out at the 30th doha international book fair. We will be showcasing our unique collection of art catalogues and heritage books as well as our latest releases. Paraty international literary festival flip, brazil dates tbc. Launched in 1972 as a biannual event, the doha international book fair went annual in 2002 and this year will be the first time since that a. Sep 30, 2020 at the 27th beijing international book fair opening ceremony. Doha exhibition and convention center decc 126 photos. Beijing international book fair moves online for a smart. Also, this year, the exhibition will be a platform that brings together readers, writers and intellectuals from around the world to exchange cultures and raise community awareness.
Hbku press is part of hamad bin khalifa university which is under the wider community of qatar foundation for education. Cultural competition do you then not ponder jan 09, 2020. Doha international book fair 30 ministry of culture and. The fair is organized by the qatar tourism authority in collaboration with maraya public relations and is held under the patronage of he sheikh khalifa, chairman of qatar chamber of commerce and industry. The book fair will be held under the supervision and organisation of qatar center for cultural and heritage events. From february 2528, 2021, printed matter will host its first virtual art book fair pmvabf, kicking off with a celebratory opening event on wednesday, february 24 at 4pm est. Doha exhibition and convention center decc 127 photos. 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. This year the booth launches prominent works by qu faculty, staff and students. Book lovers in qatar rejoice, for the 29th edition of the doha international book fair is upon us the event, which will run from today until december 8, is being organised by the ministry of culture and sports at the doha exhibition and convention center decc. Ahmad musa alnamla chief executive officer, qatar museums jan 09, 2020. Doha international book fair qatars biggest guide for. Turkish president to open international doha book fair on. We will also be conducting a series of cultural activities and workshops for children.
Worlds third largest book fair opens today in sharjah, featuring famous authors, celebs, and 1. 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. Doha international book fair is back in its 30th edition, offering readers a diverse range of books, cognitive media. The doha international book fair runs from december 2nd through to december 12th. Doha international book fair opens at decc in style. Thousands visit qatar national librarys booth at 26th doha. Hamad bin khalifa university press hbku press is a publishing house based in doha, qatar. The 26th doha international book fair takes place between 2nd december and 12th december 2015 at the qatar national convention centre in education city. Sharjah international book fair to begin on november 1. In a break from tradition, qatar s year of culture partner will not be the fair s guest of honor. Qatar also holds annual book fairs to celebrate the new publications produced by the local publication companies.
The fair witnessed the participation of 335 publishing houses representing 31 arab and foreign countries at the. Printed matters virtual art book fair for 2021 celebrates. In celebration of sharjah world book capital 2019 title, the book fair has assumed its theme, open books. The silver jubilee edition of the fair, which runs until january 17, will be. The nhrc participates in the 25th edition of doha international. Jan 09, 2020 under the slogan do you then not ponder, the 30th edition of the doha international book fair kicks off. The fair witnessed the participation of 335 publishing. Nov 29, 2017 the fair is open to public until december 5.
Under the patronage of his highness the amir sheikh tamim bin hamad althani, the 29th edition of the doha international book fair, organised by the ministry monday, march 15, 2021 12. Number of delegates area of pavilion 2 12m 224 m 3 36 m. A total of 25 publishing houses have installed 791 book stalls. Under the auspices of hh sheikh tamim bin hamad al thani, emir of the state of qatar, he mr. Do not exceed the number of authorizations more than 6authorization inside qatar and more than 4authorization from outside qatar. Qatar university participates in the 30th doha international book fair 20200109 00. Ghana international book fair, accra, ghana 26 29 august. The 25th doha international book fair will be held from january 7 to 17, 2015 at doha exhibition center. Doors will be open for visitors from 9 am 1 pm and again from 4 pm 10 pm. The international guest list include elisabetta dami, a bestselling children.
The doha international book fair is known for attracting a large participation from arab and foreign countries, which has been increasing since its first edition held in 1972. Paintings inspired by science and knowledge jan 09, 2020. In the 30th annual qatari international book fair there was a number of publishing companies that participated. Turkish president recep erdogan will officially launch the 26th doha international book fair tomorrow evening dec. Germany is the guest of honour of the exhibition as the culmination of the cultural year qatar germany 2017, in addition to international contributions from turkey, china and france. The book provides insider accounts from fifteen dohabased scholars of the ways that the 2017 blockade on qatar by saudi arabia, the united arab emirates, bahrain and egypt has influenced qatar s economy, politics and society, how it has impacted on regional and international diplomatic, security and strategic relations, and how it has been. Doha international book fair hosts seminar on medias role in shaping reality. Sharjah international book fair to begin on november 1 news. Ailyn agonia doha minister of culture and sports he salah bin ghanem al ali inaugurated the 30th doha international book fair under the slogan do you then. Bibf video longtime beijing international book fair director liying lin, in a prepared statement is quoted saying, this has been a unique experiment in marrying the best of the physical fair with worldbeating online technologies, enabling us to offer a holistic, year. Nov 30, 2017 more than 150 books will be released at the 28th doha international book fair. A total of 319,937 people visited this years 10day long book fair, while the daily turnout of book lovers was 31,994. The book fair will be open from 9am to 9pm daily, except on friday from 4pm to 10pm and thursday from 9am to 10pm. Doha international book fair 7 16 january 2021 doha exhibition and convention center created by potrace 1.
International book exhibition holds online opening. After witnessing huge response from book lovers, the 30th edition of the doha international book fair concluded yesterday with the participation of around 320,000 visitors who bought over 210,000 books in the last 10 days. On november 4, the sharjah international book fair sibf will open its doors to book lovers again. Doha international book fair 30 ministry of culture and sports. Qatar s 27th annual doha international book fair will open on nov. 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.
The ministry of culture and sports announces that the 30th edition of the doha international book fair dibf will take place from 9 to 18 january 2020 at doha exhibition and convention center decc the new edition of dibf will be held under the supervision and organisation of the qatar center for cultural and heritage events. Once you arrive doha, decc will be only 20 min drive from the airport, during this short drive you can enjoy the view of dohas stunning waterfront, following the. Doha international book fair gives qatari readers hope. Doha international book fair opening, with the participation. A total of 355 publishing houses representing 29 arab and foreign countries are attending the fair. The genevabased international publishers association ipa today launches its call for nominations for the 2021 ipa prix voltaire for exemplary courage in. Qm introduces ten titles at 27th doha international book fair.
It is a platform to exchange cultural diversity and a space to inspire dialogue and share knowledge. Azmi bisharas books were also banned amid escalating tensions with qatar. Qcs participates in doha international book fair 28 qcs. Sultan opens the first edition of emirati book fair in. 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. The speaker of the shura council attends the opening of the doha international book fair 01 december 2018. The first breakthrough for the doha international exhibition in 1972 under the supervision of dar qatari books.
Cool things to check out at the 30th doha international. The qatar national library qnl will attend the event. The doha international book fair comes in line with qatar s vision 2030, which aims to develop the knowledge economy and the ministry of culture and sports vision towards a society with an authentic conscience and a healthy body, in addition to reflecting the state of. Qatars doha international book fair pushes 2019 event back to. Its that time of year again join us for the 26th edition of the doha international book fair, from 2nd 12th december at qncc. This website is dedicated to providing information on the numerous academic programs, employment openings, and research opportunities available at qu. Arts and heritage h e dr hamad bin abdulaziz al kuwari opened the 26th doha international book fair today at qatar national convention. The complete calendar of international book fairs in 2018. Doha international book fair 2020 qatar living events. Dec 01, 2016 organised by qatar s minister of culture and sports, 33 countries and 490 publishing houses will participate in the 26th doha international book fair. We cordially invite you to visit qatar museums at booth number 2. Hamad bin abdulaziz alkawari, who was among senior government officials. Ahmed bin abdulla bin zaid al mahmoud, the speaker of the shura council, he minister of culture and sports salah bin ghanem al ali opened. Doha international book fair will coincide with the launch of the qatar france year of culture 2020, which will enable a momentous french presence during the event, along with a diversified cultural mosaic.
The book fair will be one of qatar uk 20 year of cultures last events and will remain open until the 14 december 20. The doha international trade fair dtf is qatar s biggest shopping carnival, held at qatar international exhibitions center, doha. Describing itself as the traditional opening for the fall book fair season, this is a great way to get ahead of the game and found out about the newest books on the scene. Qatar cancer society qcs participated in the activities of the 28th doha international book fair, which was held in 29 nov 5dec 2017 at the doha exhibition and convention centre with a pavilion dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of healthy food and exercise in preventing diseases, especially cancer. Dibf is regarded as one of the largest international book fairs of the region with extensive participation from different countries around the world. Doha international book fair opens the peninsula qatar. Coinciding with the launch of the qatar france 2020 year of culture 2020, france is the guest of honor at doha international book fair 2020. With over 8000 students, 700 faculty members, and the countrys widest selection of programs and majors, were proud to offer the. The doha international book fair comes in line with qatar s vision 2030, which aims to develop the knowledge economy and the ministry of culture and sports vision towards a society with an authentic conscience and a healthy body, in addition to reflecting the state of the countrys cultural scene. Dec 05, 20 he dr hamad bin abdulaziz al kuwari, minister of culture, arts and heritage inaugurated the 24 th doha international book fair at the doha exhibition centre yesterday. The 25th edition of the doha international book fair will open today at qatar national convention centre qncc. Expanded doha international book fair to open next week. Doha international book fair 2020 opening jan 09, 2020. The fair lasts 10 days with a new look and contents in its 30th session.
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