Sharjah24: Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, the CEO of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), highlighted the significance of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) over the past four decades, stressing that the cultural event has become a prominent player in the cultural scene, both locally and globally.
According to Al Ameri, over 109 countries from across the globe participated in the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair at the Sharjah Expo Centre. The attendees enjoyed listening to the speech delivered by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, during which His Highness highlighted the significance of the Arabic language, its power, and its rich historical vocabulary.
During his statements to "Sharjah 24," he emphasised that the high turnout reflects the intellectual and human excellence, highlighting the success of the cultural project initiated by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. The SIBF boasts an impressive lineup of over 2,000 publishing houses, offering book enthusiasts in Sharjah a staggering selection of more than 1,700 diverse cultural events and a million and a half titles. Exciting programmes await those who attend.
He noted that the fair includes over 2,000 publishing houses, more than 1,700 diverse cultural events, and a million and a half titles along with exciting programs awaiting book enthusiasts in Sharjah. “More than 2,000 publishers, 1,700 cultural events, 1.5 million volumes, and fascinating programming are all part of the Sharjah International Book Fair,” he said.
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