Sharjah24: In order to support the book industry regionally and globally and enhance the progress chain of publishers’ businesses, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the allocation of AED4.5 million to fil Sharjah libraries’ shelves with the latest publications of the 42nd session of the Sharjah International Book Fair.

2,033 Arab and foreign publishing houses are partaking in the event.

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairwoman of the Sharjah Book Authority, stated that His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah’s grant constitutes a continuation of Sharjah’s efforts in strengthening the publishing industry and the emirate’s libraries, both public and government ones. The annual generous grant contributes to opening the horizon for the publishers to continue their work. It also helps expand and maintain the library contents, keeping pace with modern sciences.

She added that the SIBF is not limited to promoting books and enhancing cultural activity. Still, it has also become a medium to enable publishers to overcome challenges through several services and facilities that made Sharjah the preferred choice for those working in the book industry, regionally and globally.