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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. International book fair archives the global gazette. Cultural, professional, education and, for the first time, special events. Abu dhabi international book fair to focus on uk uae. For the first time, the fair will see exhibitors from ukraine, czech. Award for an emirati book the best emirati book about the uae the best emirati creative poetry the best emirati academic book the best emirati novel. It was the largest book fair ive ever attended and i.
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