Bodour Al Qasimi: Our basic purpose is to make stories more accessible, diverse and human

During the opening ceremony of the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference The three-day international conference features 1,258 publishers from 116 countries. 31 workshops addressing key challenges and possible solutions in publishing. New addition of the 'Boardroom Exchange' to facilitate meetings between industry leaders and international participants. ‘The Exhibitor Wall’, a dedicated space highlighting information about … Continue reading Bodour Al Qasimi: Our basic purpose is to make stories more accessible, diverse and human

44th Sharjah International Book Fair to host 1,200 events and celebrate 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) will run from November 5-16 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’ H.E. Ahmed Al Ameri: Every reader’s interaction with the written word becomes part of their own life story, revealing something of who they are and the world they carry within. … Continue reading 44th Sharjah International Book Fair to host 1,200 events and celebrate 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries

SIBF 2025 celebrates the bond between readers and written word from November 5-16 under the theme “Between You and a Book”

Greece named ‘Guest of Honour’ for the 44th Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair Bodour Al Qasimi said: This year’s theme serves as a reminder that the relationship between people and books is one of continuous knowledge exchange that flows in both directions. Ahmed Al Ameri: SIBF has evolved from a seasonal event into a … Continue reading SIBF 2025 celebrates the bond between readers and written word from November 5-16 under the theme “Between You and a Book”

SBA opens submissions for Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2025

AED 625,000 in prizes to be awarded across four categories; submissions open until September 15 Sharjah, August 19, 2025, The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened submissions for the highly anticipated Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2025, with entries accepted until September 15. The awards recognise authors and publishers who have contributed to the Arab … Continue reading SBA opens submissions for Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2025

Bodour Al Qasimi announces Greece as Guest of Honourof the 44thSharjah International Book Fair

Greek culture welcomed in Sharjah at the 2025 edition of SIBF, celebrating shared roots and contemporary creativity Sheikha Bodour: SBA is working to ensure the 44th SIBF becomes a milestone event, spotlighting a nation that, together with the Arab world, has shaped the course of civilisation Ahmed Al Ameri: Hosting Greece as Guest of Honour … Continue reading Bodour Al Qasimi announces Greece as Guest of Honourof the 44thSharjah International Book Fair