Get your reading glasses on, Sharjah book fair starts today

Photo by Juidin Bernarrd

Sharjah - At a recent Press conference, Sharjah Book Authority Chairman Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri noted that the success of the book fair stems from passion.

Published: Mon 31 Oct 2016, 11:00 PM

Updated: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 3:43 PM

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Staff Reporter

His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah today inaugurated the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).

During the opening ceremony, he launched his book "Power struggle and trade in the Gulf."

Dr Shaikh honoured the culture personality Gassan Salma and the winners of Etisalat Award for children books at the ceremony.

Thousands of book lovers, authors, publishers and prominent local and international personalities will descend on Sharjah today for the opening day of the book fair.

This year's event - which is being held under the theme of "Read More" - will see the participation of 1,420 publishing houses drawn from 60 countries, with over 1.5 million books on display throughout the 11-day event.