40th Sharjah International Book Fair begins on November 3

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the dates of the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as November 3 – 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

To be held under the theme, ‘There is always a right book’, the milestone edition promises to strengthen the emirate’s cultural status as it sets the stage for a truly global line-up of authors, publishers, creatives, and intellectuals who will be leading the fair’s 11-day activities.

SIBF 2021 will mark its 40th anniversary with the presence of regional and international publishers and a vibrant mix of literary and cultural programmes aimed at enhancing cross-cultural dialogue, and meeting the aspirations of a broad audience of readers from the UAE, the region and the world.

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual SIBF is one of the top three book fairs in the world and the crown jewel of Sharjah’s comprehensive cultural project launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

Announcing the cultural event, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, said: “We encourage people from all backgrounds and age groups to attend this exceptional edition, which will further the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, to invest in human capital and enrich community’s knowledge to drive development. Nations rely on people for advancement, and people’s learning experiences of both their own and global cultures form the first building block of civilisational progress”.

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