Day: May 22, 2022

ABU DHABI, The 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will launch tomorrow under the theme ‘Inspire, Innovate, Enrich’.

The Fair, running from 23rd to 29th May at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), will see participation of more than 1,130 publishers from over 80 countries This year, ADIBF will be hosting more than 450 cultural, academic and creative events, as well as interactive activities that appeal to all sections of society.

As the Guest of Honour for ADIBF 2022, the Federal Republic of Germany will present an integrated programme showcasing the country’s culture and history at its own pavilion. These include events with nearly 80 publishers, experts and creators taking part in more than 14 cultural and professional sessions, as well as screenings of German films based on books. Visitors will also be invited to explore the works of renowned poet, author, playwright, and novelist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, while a visual narration at the pavilion will introduce visitors to illustrious German tradition of creativity and literature.

Audiences can enjoy events at numerous locations throughout ADIBF, including the main podium, youth platform, business lobby, lifestyle corner and art corner. The programme features a wide range of dialogue sessions, seminars, and literary, cultural and academic events. Some of the most-anticipated guests include poet and literary critic Adonis; Guido Imbens, who was awarded one half of the 2021 Nobel Prize for Economics; Prof. Roger Allen, leading Western researcher in modern Arabic literature; and Prof. Muhsin J. Al Musawi, Professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature at Columbia University in New York.

This year’s event will also include a wide range of educational events and activities for children including musical and dance performances, workshops and more. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre is inviting all members of society to attend the exhibition and participate in its events.

Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, The Emirates of Sharjah saw a 56% decline in traffic fatalities in the first quarter of the year, according to Sharjah Police.

The Director of Traffic and Patrols Department of Sharjah Police (SP) , Lt. Col. Mohammed Alai Al Naqbi, remarked that data analysis of traffic campaigns undertaken during the first quarter of this year showed tangible positive effects in a decrease in rates of road accidents and deaths in comparison to the same period last year.

He explained that the “Be careful and drive with caution” campaign, which was launched in February 2022, showed a decrease in the road fatality rate by 56%, while the results of the “Slow and Overtake Safely” campaign showed a positive decline in the number of violations that reflect drivers’ behaviour, as well as the “Pedestrians’ and drivers’ safety in accidents” campaign, which decreased accidents resulting from violations by 40%.

He pointed out that the number of beneficiaries of the three traffic campaigns reached 184,576, compared to 97,689 beneficiaries in 2021.

Al Naqbi said that the success of these campaigns was due to the strategy of the Ministry of the Interior and the Sharjah Police, which guided the strategies and programmes of the department.

Source: Emirates News Agency