Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority participates in the 1st ‘Belt and Road' Bookfair

The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) pavilion has attracted widespread attention from participants at the first edition of the ‘Belt and Road Bookfair’ for copyright trade, in Shandong, China, from 19^th - 21^st August 2017. The pavilion was visited by dignitaries, most notably Mr. Zhang Chihua, the Chairman of the Shandong Publishing Group, Mr. Jo Huilin, Deputy Minister of the National Press and Publication, Radio and Television, and Information Minister, and Mr. Sun Shugang, Deputy Governor of Shandong Province.

‘Kalima’ is one of the leading translation projects in the Arab world, transferring the masterpieces of international literature to the Arabic language. The project has translated more than 1,000 titles from 30 languages, since 2007.

The ‘Kalima’ exhibition stand was visited by high ranking dignitaries including Mr. Zhang Chihua, the Chairman of the Shandong Publishing Group, Mr. Jo Huilin, Deputy Minister of the National Press and Publication, Radio and Television, and Information Minister, and Mr. Sun Shugang, Deputy Governor of Shandong Province.

Hosted by Shangdong Publishing Group, the ‘Belt and Road Bookfair’ featured more than 100 Chinese and foreign publishing houses and included a series of literary activities and events over the three-day fair including the Summit Forum, a series of lectures and a tour of the Chinese philosopher Confucius’ hometown.