Abu dhabi: Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, hosted a reception honoring Emirati institutions, publishers, and authors participating in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair. The United Arab Emirates holds the prestigious position of Guest of Honour at this year's five-day fair, which concludes on Sunday.

According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hammadi emphasized that the UAE's significant presence at the exhibition reflects its increasing status on the international cultural stage. He highlighted that the UAE's selection as Guest of Honour underscores the depth of UAE-China relations and their continuous development across multiple sectors, particularly in cultural and knowledge exchange within the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The UAE Pavilion, known as Al Bait Al Emarati, acted as the focal point for the country's delegation. It hosted literary, intellectual, and heritage events aimed at promoting UAE publishing, translation, and creative industries to Chinese audiences. The UAE delegation was comprised of representatives from several national cultural, media, and academic bodies, along with creative professionals and traditional heritage performing groups.