In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
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.
The UAE’s Sharjah at Rio: Celebrating UNESCO’s New World Book Capital in Brazil
The globe-trotting Sharjah Book Authority team appeared at Rio’s book fair to welcome the city to the World Book Capital ranks.
Greece Named Guest of Honor at Sharjah International Book Fair
The ancient connections between Greek and Arab culture will come into play with Greece as Sharjah’s guest of honor in November.
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 Announces Details of Its Fourth Annual Booksellers Conference
The Sharjah Booksellers Conference in its 2025 iteration is focused on trends and issues in international publishing.
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.
Sharjah’s New African Literature Festival Honors Wole Soyinka
The inaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature honors Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and Arab-African cultural roots.
UAE: Staging the Inaugural Sharjah Literature Festival
The new Sharjah Literature Festival has opened as ‘a celebration of our shared stories and a platform to nurture Emirati creativity.’
Sharjah International Book Fair 2024: 1.82 Million Attendees
Top countries in terms of visitors to the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair were the United Arab Emirates, India, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.