Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has partnered with AD Ports Group to announce that Abu Dhabi will host the Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book exhibition, in May 2023. The ship will be stopping in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai before docking in Abu Dhabi and will be open to visitors from May 18 to June 4.
The exhibition will coincide with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2023 and feature nearly 5,000 titles on various topics, including science, arts, sports, medicine, languages, and dictionaries. ALC will participate in the exhibition by conducting educational and creative workshops, book discussion sessions, and arts and music events for all age groups.
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre is committed to supporting cultural events that facilitate access to knowledge and encourage reading. The Logos Hope exhibition is an innovative global platform that aligns with these goals, showcasing the latest publications to communities in a novel way. We look forward to participating in this event to promote the centre’s latest projects and publications, which coincide with our activities for the annual Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, shared.
Mr. Sebastian Moncayo, the Advance Preparation Project Manager for Abu Dhabi at the Logos Hope exhibition, commented that “Logos Hope’s visit coincides with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, and we want to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the DCT Abu Dhabi for their invitation to be a part of it. We are honoured to visit the UAE and to open the doors of our floating home to all our visitors. We look forward to continuously strengthening our relationship with the country to have more frequent visits in the future.”
Mr. Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, stated the significance of the opportunity to extend a new learning experience to the residents of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
The Logos Hope ship, which has visited over 150 countries since its establishment in 2009, receives approximately one million visitors annually. The ship’s crew consists of volunteer staff from 60 different nationalities, and teams travel to areas surrounding the ports where the ship docks to visit hospitals and schools and provide community service and assistance. The exhibition’s primary objective is to serve people in the communities where it docks.