As suggested by the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s slogan, ‘Discover a Lifelong Friend,’ Ahmed Al Ameri sees early-age immersion as crucial.
‘Practical, Technical, and Philosophical’ Issues: Sharjah’s Ahmed Al Ameri
Aiming to create ‘a bridge between Arab cultures and with the rest of the world,’ Ahmed Al Ameri talks of his leadership of Sharjah Book Authority and his goals for Sharjah Publishing City.
Second Annual Sharjah Festival of African Literature Highlights “The African Way”
Fostering cultural exchange between Sharjah and Africa, the festival celebrates African literature and culture and the building of a stronger relationship in the future.
20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories
In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
Opening Sharjah’s 15th Professional Program: ‘Bridges’
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.
In the UAE, Sharjah’s ‘Onshur’ Cheers a ‘Scale Track’ of Publishers
The second major phase of Sharjah’s ‘Onshur’ accelerator graduates a 12-publisher class chosen for market traction.
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.