In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Million Contribution to Publishers, Libraries
In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.
UK-Based Supadu Partners with the UAE’s SPC Free Zone in Sharjah
The UK-based Supadu is partnering with SPC Free Zone, Sharjah Publishing City, on publishers’ online capacity and outreach.
UAE: ‘100 Years of Stories’ Recognizes Sharjah Libraries’ Centennial
The UAE’s Sharjah commemorates 100 years of its public library tradition in a lavish program in the emirate’s historic district.
UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Draws 4,000+ Entries for 19th Edition
More than 4,000 submissions were made to the 19th Sheikh Zayed Book Award, with longlists announced at the end of this year.
Sharjah International Book Fair Opens Its 43rd Edition
The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair has been opened by the emirate’s Sheikh Sultan, the fair to run through November 17.
Bodour Al Qasimi Leads Sharjah Publishers Conference
Sharjah’s 14th publishers’ conference opens with 1,065 delegates from 108 nations, ahead of Sharjah International Book Fair.
Sharjah Publishers Conference: 30 Round-Table Programs
At the heart of both Sharjah’s publishers’ and booksellers’ conference events is an unusual setting of round tables for targeted discussion.
UAE in Japan: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens a New Program
Scholarly analysis of the ‘Arabian Nights’ was the focus of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and Arabic Language Centre program in Tokyo.
UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair Opens Its Awards
The annual Sharjah International Book Fair again will honor international fiction, nonfiction, and publishing in its suite of awards.