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Mansour Al Hassani: 400 participants from 30 countries at SILC

November 09, 2025 / 3:12 PM
Mansour Al Hassani: 400 participants from 30 countries at SILC
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Sharjah 24: Mansour Al Hassani, Director of Publishing Services at the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), announced the participation of 400 librarians from 30 countries in the 12th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC), held concurrently with the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBH) at Expo Centre Sharjah.

Mansour Al Hassani stated that the 12th SILC commenced on Sunday in cooperation with the American Library Association. The conference brings together 400 librarians from academic, public, school, government, and private libraries worldwide. It provides a platform for participants to connect with the global library community and learn about the latest services and technologies.
 
Sharjah, a global hub for cultural and professional dialogue
 
Speaking exclusively to Sharjah 24, Al Hassani stated that the conference discusses various topics, workshops, and keynote speeches covering all current trends and technologies, which reflects the importance of the library in societies, and the need to develop staff and leadership in libraries to promote a love of reading in societies. The conference provides meetings with exhibitors and professional providers, and specialised programmes in developing content and services, reflecting Sharjah’s position as a global hub for cultural and professional dialogue.
November 09, 2025 / 3:12 PM

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