The 25th muscat international book fair has been postponed to next month following the demise of his majesty sultan qaboos bin said. Nearly 50 titles in literature, philosophy, politics and social studies were censored, most of them literary works by omani authors, whether resident in oman or living abroad. Hm sultan qaboos bin saids life to be highlight of cultural events at muscat international book fair. Muscat book fair postponed the arabian stories news. Visit the autumn trade fair at the oman international exhibition centre. According to the minister of information, dr abdul moneim alhassani, no book will be banned in the era of the information revolution.
In late february every year the omani capital, muscat, hosts an international book fair. Over 500,000 titles to be displayed at book fair oman. Trade fairs oman appointments from june 2020 worldwide. The muscat international book fair has been launched since its first stages until today with rapid steps of development and expansion, which contributed to the activation of the cultural movement in the sultanate, which enabled it to be part of the important cultural exhibitions and exhibitions on the map of international exhibitions and an important cultural, intellectual and. Omani students visit saudi pavilion at muscat fair arab news. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health. As omans largest shopping extravaganza, atf provides you the perfect opportunity to obtain desired. Muscat international book fair dates announced youtube. The 22nd edition of the muscat international book fair opened at the new oman convention and exhibition centre on wednesday under the auspices of h e dr abdulmunim bin mansour bin said al hasani, minister of information.
The trade fair underlines investment opportunities in oman and optimizes international trade relations and business partnerships. In oman, one of the most anticipated events of the year is the muscat international book fair, which was first held in 1992. Highlights from the 25th edition of the muscat book fair 2020. Muscat book fair officially inaugurated oman observer. The embassy of japan opened the japan booth in the 25th muscat international book fair at oman convention and exhibition centre in. Oman oil and gas exhibition center oil and gas conference. Censorship continues under omans new sultan at muscat. The 25th edition of the muscat book fair started at oman convention and exhibition centre. The 21st edition of the muscat international book fair was inaugurated at the oman international exhibition centre on wednesday. Sultan bin yarub al busaidi, advisor to the ministry of health for health affairs. Muscat international book fair attracts 650 publishing. Speaking in his capacity as head of muscat international book fair committee, dr.
Four new countries to participate at muscat book fair 2019. Tech enthusiasts witness launch of huawei freebuds 3 at city centre muscat. Attractions near oman oil and gas exhibition centre. The 24th edition of the muscat international book fair will be held at the oman convention and exhibition centre between february 21 and march 2. Trade fairs muscat appointments from juni 2020 worldwide. Yet every year the muscat book fair does ban certain books, either because of their content or because of. Muscat, feb 21 under the auspices of mohammed bin sultan al busaidy, minister of state and governor of dhofar governorate, the muscat international book fair 2018 was opened in the presence of dr abdulmunim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information, and head of the main committee of the fair, and high ranking official from various ministries, public authorities and. The 25th edition of the muscat book fair will be held from february. Trade show, trade event, expo and conference organizer in oman. The committee discussed a range of topics that included preparations for the 24th edition of muscat international book fair scheduled to kick off during 21 february 2019 to 3 march 2019 at oman convention and exhibition centre. Muscat book fair to focus on oman renaissance philosophy. How can i get to the muscat international book fair. The 25th edition of the book fair will be held at the oman convention and exhibition centre ocec. The muscat international book fair has been launched since its first stages until today with rapid steps of development and expansion, which contributed to the activation of the cultural movement in the sultanate, which enabled it to be part of the important cultural exhibitions and exhibitions on the map of international exhibitions and an important cultural, intellectual and literary forum.
Abdulmonam said, it is under the directives of his majesty sultan haitham bin tarik that sayyid shihab bin tarik alsaid, adviser to his majesty the sultan, will preside over the book fairs inaugural ceremony at 7 pm on saturday at oman convention and. The 24th muscat international book fair will be open to public starting 21 february, 2019, the ministry of information has announced. East expo llc organizers is a well established exhibition organizing company in oman, comprising of an enthusiastic team of young, experienced and dynamic professionals, who have the passion and requisite skills to organize high profile. Just a short note to thank you and the team for putting on such an excellent exhibition at minerals and mining muscat oman this january 2017. The book fair will run until march 2 at the oman convention and exhibition centre. Project oman, the international construction technology, infrastructure and building materials exhibition, is held from 7 9 december 2020, at the oman convention and exhibition centre. The 10day mibf, being held at the oman convention and exhibition centre ocec. Located adjacent to the oman convention and exhibition center, crowne plaza muscat ocec features gardens and a pool overlooking the al ansub wetlands. Dates, opening hours, tickets, exhibitor information and. Oman convention and exhibition center 25th muscat international book fair report. Oman convention and exhibition center 25th muscat international.
Not only was the venue exemplary but the standard of sales enquiries reached beyond expectation. Muscat book fair from feb 18 12122017 oman observer. Abdul munim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information, has decided to postpone the event to next month. Muscat international book fair the omani centre for. The 24th edition of muscat international book fair will begin at oman convention and exhibition centre tomorrow wednesday under the auspices of monday, april 27, 2020 oman observer. Muscat international book fair 2020 oman exhibition stand. Oman oil and gas exhibition centre muscat 2020 all you. Causes event in muscat, oman by unicef oman on thursday, february 21 2019. 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 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. Muscat international book fair 2018 begins oman observer. I had the opportunity and privilege to deliver my presentation in front of selected audience of top professionals in the field of architecture, civil engineering and design, and to audience attending a highlevel design exhibition.
Held under the patronage of the ministry of higher education, ministry of manpower and ministry of education national career guidance center, edutrac oman will provide an. Sayyid shihab presides over opening of muscat book fair. It comprises of a series of dedicated yet colocated events. The search for muscat from juni 2020 result following trade fairs. Ghedex global higher education exhibition muscat, oman. Its at an exhibition center next to the golden tulip hotel and across the highway from the airport.
The oman convention and exhibition centre is a major business and tourism facility owned and developed by the oman tourism development company and located in the seeb area of capital city muscat, oman history. Hotels near oman convention and exhibition centre, oman. Muscat book fair pulls out all stops to attract visitors. Dates, opening hours, tickets, exhibitor information and visitor reports on. The 2020 muscat international book fair, now in its 25th edition, has once again seen many books by omani writers seized and banned. According to officials, the book fair will take place at the oman convention and exhibition centre from 21 february to 2 march, 2019. Over 650 publishers take part in muscat book fair zawya. Muscat international book fair today the beginning arabic class left after break to go to the muscat international book fair, which started up last weekend and finishes up this weekend. View all attractions near oman oil and gas exhibition centre on tripadvisor.
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