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29 March 2024

Sharjah Book Fair from November 4-14

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By Wam

The Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 34th Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, from November 4 to 14 and the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will hold a press conference on Tuesday at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to unveil the SIBF details.

The event is expected to see several surprises and new events this year, with the participation of local, Arab and international publishing houses and cultural institutions. Organisers will reveal this year's calendar of events and programmes, including the Intellectual Programme, Kids Programme, Cultural Cafe and the Cooking Corner.

The 2015 SIBF will host award winning writers, prominent intellectuals and media figures from all over the world. Seminars, lectures and workshops will be held alongside the joint conference, organised by the American Library Association in partnership with SIBF for the second consecutive year.

The press conference will be attended by representatives of organisations and companies sponsoring the event, including Abdul Aziz Taryam, Etisalat CEO Advisor, and General Manager-Northern Emirates, Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, Director-General of Sharjah Media Corporation, and Majid Abdul Rahman Al Bastaki, Media Director of the Office of Dubai's Crown Prince, along with Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA.