• Sharjah International Book Fair wraps up 42nd edition, celebrates 3 years as world’s largest book fair

The book fair also marked its highest-ever global participation this year,
with the presence of 109 nations from around the world

• SIBF 2023 shelves held 15 million books in various fields of knowledge and creativity.
• SIBF 2023 welcomed 2,033 publishers from 109 countries
• SIBF 2023 celebrated South Korea as the Guest of Honour; and Ibrahim Al-Koni as Cultural Personality of the Year.
• Nobel-nominated Ibrahim Al-Koni signed a historic contract with the Sharjah Literary Agency during SIBF 2023.
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Exciting workshop at SIBF 2023 helps children develop green thumb

 The enjoyable workshop focused on teaching kids the importance of planting seeds and growing plants

Sharjah, November 12, 2023

Purple, pink, yellow, fuchsia, and bright flowers sat in little planters till children attending the hands-on Agriculture Workshop at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 reached for their favourite colour and began potting excitedly.

Bassem Youssef at SIBF 2023: Shares behind-the-scenes
details of his viral interviews and about becoming a writer

Sharjah, November 11, 2023

In a candid discussion on Friday evening at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), author and comedian Bassem Youssef revealed fresh, undisclosed details about his two viral interviews with Piers Morgan about the ongoing war in Gaza.

“When the events in Gaza unfolded, Morgan’s producer contacted me for an interview to discuss the matter. The image portrayed in Western media was very negative, and I felt that talking about it at that time was akin to career suicide. I initially refused, but as the repeated requests and abundant misinformation continued to pile on, I decided to speak and set the record straight. I considered approaching it comedically, knowing this interview would be a double-edged sword”, Youssef shared with Emirati entrepreneur Anas Bukhash, who moderated the dialogue.

Pioneering women authors illuminate the art of crafting compelling characters at SIBF 2023

Inspiring session focused on how writers work to create believable protagonists in their detective novels

Sharjah, Nov 11, 2023

During the highly anticipated Thriller Festival, taking place as part of the 42^nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), three prolific women authors discussed the unique methodology they use to craft complex, yet likable characters.

Titled “Unveiling the Unknown: The Secrets Behind Writing Engaging Detective Protagonists”, the session was well attended particularly by aspiring writers eager to learn key trade secrets from within the writing world.

SPC Free Zone and RAKBANK forge a pioneering partnership at Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) and The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK), have officially inked a strategic partnership agreement.

Sharjah, November 11, 2023

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) and The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) have unveiled an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signifies a memorable milestone in the world of publishing and business development. The signing took place at the Sharjah International Book Fair, recognised as the largest book fair in the world regarding publishing rights, and is currently captivating literary enthusiasts at the Sharjah Expo Centre until the 12th November.