The three-day professional program in the UAE at Sharjah now is underway with a reported 116 countries in play.
Bodour Al Qasimi Named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
‘Embodying the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrich UNESCO’s work,’ Bodour Al Qasimi and three others are named UNESCO goodwill ambassadors.
Sharjah’s Kalimat Foundation: A Regional-First Inclusive Book Series
‘Designed to serve both visually impaired and sighted children equally,’ Kalimat Foundation’s inclusive book series for kids is a first.
Sharjah Book Authority: Bodour Al Qasimi’s First Year as Chair
Bodour Al Qasimi talks about her first year as chair of the Sharjah Book Authority and her outlook for the emirate’s place in world publishing.
At London Book Fair: The PublisHer Excellence Awards Shortlists
The first round of PublisHer’s new Excellence Awards program names its shortlists at London Book Fair.
18th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Longlists: Translation, Criticism, Development
More longlists in the 18th cycle of the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards: Translation, Criticism, Development of Nations.
UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair Names South Korea Its Guest of Honor
The upcoming 42nd edition of Sharjah International Book Fair will host South Korea as its guest of honor market in November.
A PRH-Kalimat Partnership: South and Southeast Asian, Arabic, English
Leveraging a translation-exchange model, Kalimat Group and Penguin Random House India and Southeast Asia open a partnership.
Sharjah Book Authority Begins Its Transitional Phase
The transition of the Sharjah Book Authority ‘for the future’ prompts a first internal leadership meeting about the agency’s evolution.
UAE: Sharjah’s Book Authority Establishes a Board of Directors
Bodour Al Qasimi leads a newly named board of directors, appointed to support and oversee the work of the Sharjah Book Authority.