The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) will run from November 5-16 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’

• H.E. Ahmed Al Ameri: Every reader’s interaction with the written word becomes part of their own life story, revealing something of who they are and the world they carry within.
• H.E. Panagiotis Kougiou: During SIBF we invite visitors to explore the diverse richness of Greek language, thought, and art.
• H.E. Mohammed Hassan Khalaf: We take pride in our media partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority, bringing the sights and sounds of this major cultural event to the world.
• H.E. Mohamed Al Amimi: At e& UAE, we are proud to be the official sponsor of this prestigious event and to continue our partnership in supporting its journey year after year.

• More than 1,200 events and activities will feature over 250 guests from 66 countries, with 10 countries participating for the first time.
• 300+ cultural events presented by 158 Arab and international guests from 40 countries.
• Greece will be the Guest of Honour, with 70 participants and a National Pavilion showcasing 600 titles from 58 Greek publishers.
• SIBF 2025 will offer over 750 workshops in Arabic and English, led by 28 guest experts, covering writing, publishing, and creative disciplines.
• 85 performances from 12 countries
• New additions to the fair will include the ‘Pop-Up Academy’, the ‘Poetry Pharmacy’ from the UK, and the ‘Podcast Station’ hosting a number of popular Arabic podcasts.