The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has confirmed that despite the decision to delay the staging of this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the application period is now open for the fair’s Spotlight on Rights programme.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair calls for applications for ‘Spotlight on Rights’ 2020
Emirates News Agency,
18 April 2020, United Arab Emirates
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