The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has launched the Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA), the first-of-its-kind literary agency in the UAE and the region, which aims to facilitate communication among publishers, authors, translators and creatives, and regulate their operations in line with the established local and regional legal and professional frameworks. SILA will play a vital […]

In light of how social media platforms have gone from being an entertainment extra to becoming an integral part of nearly every aspect of work and daily life,triggered by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Sharjah International Book Fair 2020 (SIBF) being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) from November 4 – 14, has announced its social […]

Interlinguistic and intercultural exchange of literature and ideas will be a key highlight of the 39thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair to be held from November 4 – 14. In a celebration of literary and cultural diversity, 73 nations represented by 1,024 publishers will be leading cross-cultural dialogues at SIBF 2020 being held under […]

Sixty members of the Sharjah Children Parliament (SCP), an affiliate of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators’ Sharjah Children, discussed the impact of their participation across the two-year journey of the parliament’s 16th cycle, at a ceremony to announce its conclusion held virtually yesterday (Wednesday). The members, aged 8-11 years, spoke about their […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair has announced a series of internationally recognised Coronavirus (Covid-19) preventive measures, which will be implemented throughout the 39thedition, taking place from November 4 – 14, under the theme ‘The World Reads from Sharjah’. The health and safety protocols to be followed by all parties coming into Expo Centre Sharjah during […]

Sharjah will be the cynosure of all eyes in the global publishing industry tomorrow (Sunday, November 01) as the 10th Publishers Conference is inaugurated at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The 3-day event organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)opens ahead of the official opening of the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on November 4. […]

Sharjah Girl Guide (SGG) members learnt the art of watercolour painting,made handicrafts, honed their advocacy and social skills,and picked up on essentials of entrepreneurship in a series of online workshops SGG organised for them in October. Held on October 8, ‘Clay creation’in which Guides (11 – 14years) and Senior Guides (15–18 years) participated, was a […]

Literature enthusiasts and book lovers across the UAE can look forward to meeting more than 100 Arab and foreign authors who will sign their works for fans at the special Book Signing Corner set up at the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority under the theme, ‘The World […]

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), TBHF, the global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need […]

Ahead of the 39thannual Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has welcomed publishing professionals worldwide to take advantage of its ‘Meet the Emirati Publishers’ business networking project launched last year, by either scheduling one-to-one meetings with local industry players at the fair, or exploring partnerships virtually. Interested publishers and industry professionals […]