NEW YORK - The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development aims to enhance creativity and innovation the UAE on the global stage by participating in the New York International Book Fair, said Bilal Budoor, Executive Director for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Participation Abu Dhabi Authority for Cultural and Heritage (ADACH) in the book fair in New York has attracted much interest, "said Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Director of Kalima.
Participation of the ministry of culture reflects the UAE ranks in the region. The number of collections of paintings and materials about the culture of the UAE will convey the true picture.
UAE attended by a number of organizations, the New York International Book Fair has just ended May 31 yesterday. Stand of the Ministry of displaying various publications and books. Designed by the ministries in space 1400 square meters, the stand featured a combination of modern style and traditional style. At the booth was also installed all paintings and items of cultural relics which symbolize civilization UAE.
The exhibition also includes a variety of activities to attract visitors. UAE Stand stands out with a very beautiful decoration at the main entrance next to the calligraphic paintings, painted by an Arabic calligrapher as gifts to visitors.
Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, said: "The UAE's participation in the International Exhibition of New York to ensure our concerns in conveying the true vision of the Arab culture, traditions and values of Islam. Participation us unite and cultural cooperation between the Arab west and at the same time ensuring that the UAE's national identity and culture as an interactive model for Arab culture and civilization ".
A number of prominent figures in the book industry ADACH visit the booths in New York, which is also very attracted great interest from the U.S. publishing houses and colleges and universities.
"Kalima has been associated with a number of U.S. authors and publishers and studying the possibility of translating some of their new titles," said David Hirsch, Chief Librarian at the National Library of UAE.
During the exhibition, ADACH held a conference that focuses on copyright in the Islamic Arab world.
A number of writers whose work has been translated by Kalima also present at the fair, and to express confidence for the success of Abu Dhabi's giant peterjemahan project.
Participation ADACH U.S. and attract media attention and getting praise from a number of prominent U.S. figures.
Kalima ADACH has recently launched a project which aims to translate at least 100 books each year into Arabic.
Other participants are the Abu Dhabi Heritage and Culture Authority; Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment, Ministry of Culture and Information, Sharjah, UAE Writers Union; Cultural Foundation Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais; National Center for Research and Studies Abu Dhabi; Research Center for Strategic Studies and Research Emirates; Emirates Heritage Club, Publishers Association of the UAE; National Media Council, and the Association of Science and Culture of Dubai.
Al Budoor added that the ministry seeks to promote interaction with international publishing houses, as well as to be acquainted with the latest trends in the publishing and distribution and exchange experiences with publishers and authors from the United States.
In Abu Dhabi alone, every year the International Book Fairs held regularly. Last exhibition was held in March 2009 followed by 637 participants from 52 countries. Exhibition held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center was attended by 200,000 visitors.
Participation Abu Dhabi Authority for Cultural and Heritage (ADACH) in the book fair in New York has attracted much interest, "said Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Director of Kalima.
Participation of the ministry of culture reflects the UAE ranks in the region. The number of collections of paintings and materials about the culture of the UAE will convey the true picture.
UAE attended by a number of organizations, the New York International Book Fair has just ended May 31 yesterday. Stand of the Ministry of displaying various publications and books. Designed by the ministries in space 1400 square meters, the stand featured a combination of modern style and traditional style. At the booth was also installed all paintings and items of cultural relics which symbolize civilization UAE.
The exhibition also includes a variety of activities to attract visitors. UAE Stand stands out with a very beautiful decoration at the main entrance next to the calligraphic paintings, painted by an Arabic calligrapher as gifts to visitors.
Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, said: "The UAE's participation in the International Exhibition of New York to ensure our concerns in conveying the true vision of the Arab culture, traditions and values of Islam. Participation us unite and cultural cooperation between the Arab west and at the same time ensuring that the UAE's national identity and culture as an interactive model for Arab culture and civilization ".
A number of prominent figures in the book industry ADACH visit the booths in New York, which is also very attracted great interest from the U.S. publishing houses and colleges and universities.
"Kalima has been associated with a number of U.S. authors and publishers and studying the possibility of translating some of their new titles," said David Hirsch, Chief Librarian at the National Library of UAE.
During the exhibition, ADACH held a conference that focuses on copyright in the Islamic Arab world.
A number of writers whose work has been translated by Kalima also present at the fair, and to express confidence for the success of Abu Dhabi's giant peterjemahan project.
Participation ADACH U.S. and attract media attention and getting praise from a number of prominent U.S. figures.
Kalima ADACH has recently launched a project which aims to translate at least 100 books each year into Arabic.
Other participants are the Abu Dhabi Heritage and Culture Authority; Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment, Ministry of Culture and Information, Sharjah, UAE Writers Union; Cultural Foundation Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais; National Center for Research and Studies Abu Dhabi; Research Center for Strategic Studies and Research Emirates; Emirates Heritage Club, Publishers Association of the UAE; National Media Council, and the Association of Science and Culture of Dubai.
Al Budoor added that the ministry seeks to promote interaction with international publishing houses, as well as to be acquainted with the latest trends in the publishing and distribution and exchange experiences with publishers and authors from the United States.
In Abu Dhabi alone, every year the International Book Fairs held regularly. Last exhibition was held in March 2009 followed by 637 participants from 52 countries. Exhibition held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center was attended by 200,000 visitors.
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