Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and KITAB will once again bring books, authors, poets, artists and Emirati cultural activities back for all book lovers to Al Ain Reads (AAR) Book Show next month at the oasis city of Al Ain.

The week long activities starting from Oct 2 to 8, at the new extension of the Al Ain Mall will be a platform where visitors of all ages can explore more about the Emirati culture and heritage, meet local authors, poets and find all the books they desire in Arabic as well as English.

Additional to a vast number of books the show will also feature storytelling highlighting the Emirati culture and heritage, authors reading from their own work as well a unique opportunity to know more about ’how books develop into screenplays’ a session led by popular Emirati actor and film director Nawaf Al-Janahi and last but by no means the least a display of paintings, photographs and calligraphy from local Emirati artists.

AAR 2011 will bring together 30 local publishers and distributors under one roof to showcase their products to industry representatives and give the book-loving public a chance to browse what’s on offer.

Jumaa Al Qubaisi, Deputy Director General for National Library in ADACH and Director of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, said: "It is a pleasure to witness the desire and passion our generation has for books and all activities related to it! We are pleased to be returning to Al Ain and bringing reading and books closer to its residents. The 2010 AAR saw an increase in visitors attending the show and in book lovers coming back for more.
The new venue will bring the event more closer to the city centre thus enabling more people to attend the show and enjoy the activities. AAR is a unique local event and we have been overwhelmed by the positive responses from both the industry and the community of Al Ain which is a tribute to the passion for books. With the addition of new sessions, talks and guests the event will undoubtedly offer people right across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Western region the opportunity to access books and reading and become familiar with the rich Emirati culture." Al Ain Reads book show will be open to the general public from 9am - 2pm and 5pm - 10pm from Sunday to Saturday and from 5pm - 10 pm on Friday.

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