Abu Dhabi Media showcases its growing family of brands at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2015 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Media, ADM, is showcasing its leading brands at the annual Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIFB, which is being currently held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC.

Commenting on the participation, Mohamed Ebraheem Al Mahmood, Chairman and Managing Director of ADM, said, "Abu Dhabi Media consistently works to be at the forefront of leading events taking place in the UAE. ADIFB is the ideal platform for us to communicate Abu Dhabi's ambitious position as a key player in the development of the publishing industry.""We are excited to be part of the largest and most influential event of its kind in the region, as it provides an ideal opportunity to connect with our readers, further showcasing the wise array of informative and entertaining content our brands offer," he added.

The brands being showcased include Al Ittihad, meaning ?the union', is the UAE's first Arabic daily newspaper and one of the oldest publications in the Gulf region. First published in 1969, Abu Dhabi Media's flagship Arabic daily is widely circulated daily across the seven emirates and key capitals in the region and around the world including Riyadh, Doha, London and Paris. Al Ittihad's in-depth, interactive approach to journalism allows its readers to contribute to its diverse, comprehensive content, and features the work of some of the most influential writers and columnists from around the Arab world.

The National is the UAE's premier news source and the first English newspaper owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Media. Founded in 2008, The National successfully reaches an influential audience across the country, covering the best in news while leading the region in analytical content and commentary, in addition to offering a diverse reading experience with printed sections dedicated to local and foreign News, Business, Sports, Arts and Life, Weekend, and The Review.

National Geographic Al Arabiya magazine includes regional content and features from National Geographic's international edition. It also covers a range of topics including geography, archeology, natural science, wildlife, astronomy, history, culture and adventure, and promotes environmental and historical conservation. The publication offers readers intelligent content on the world, and all that it encompasses.

Zahrat Al Khaleej is the top rated women's lifestyle magazine in the Arab world today with a weekly circulation of more than 150,000 copies across the GCC and more than 50,000 across the rest of the MENA region. It covers health, beauty, fashion, celebrity news and lifestyle. The magazine produces three seasonal supplements each year, "Brides", "Fashionable" and "Watches and Jewelry".

Majid is the popular Arabic children?s magazine featuring some of the best-known and cherished characters, topics and stories in the Arab world. Launched in February 1979 and published weekly, Majid has grown to be one of the highest circulated publications in the Middle East and is a two-time winner of the prestigious Arab Journalism Award. It gathers some of the region?s leading cartoonists and encourages interactivity with its young readers.