Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF)-- a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives-- announced its involvement in the 26th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2016, which begins in the UAE capital today (April 27), running until May 3 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The participation of MBRF comes through Qindeel Printing and Publishing Services - one of the financial investment projects of the Foundation - and follows the Foundation's successful participation in the exhibit in 2014. The occasion comes as a chance for the Foundation to strengthen cooperation and build partnerships with other entities and highlight its vital role as a leader in the field of dissemination of knowledge.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, Managing Director of MBRF, stated: "The Foundation's involvement in Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2016 is part of our continuous efforts to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to invest in knowledge-based economy, and based upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the MBRF, to open brand-new communication channels.".

At the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, MBRF will organise a range of unique events, including book finalizing events for authors who participated in the Dubai International Program for Writing in the novel category as well as for individuals in the 'Writers Exchange' with Japan. It will likewise make use of the book fair platform to promote its brand-new initiative, 'Ladies Lounge'.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in 2014 drew in 270,000 visitors and achieved sales worth AED 35 million. The event in 2014 likewise saw the involvement of 1,181 publishing houses from 63 nations worldwide, who presented more than 500,000 titles in 30 languages and in different disciplines.