The 42nd edition of the book fair features a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and educational activities, with over 1700 events led by 215 guests from 69 countries across six interactive spaces. The fair hosts hundreds of thousands of students from various academic stages, bringing together creators, artists, and inspirational figures from various knowledge and creative fields, spanning theatre, novels, sports, music, social media content creation, space, and science.
The SIBF, which continues until November 12th, offers an extensive selection of over 1.5 million titles from 2,033 Arab and foreign publishers. This initiative is in line with SBA’s mission to promote access to knowledge and learning resources for younger generations, aligning with the emirate’s goal of establishing a knowledge-based society. The authority is committed to raising awareness among children about the importance of reading, its impact on their future, and its role in realizing the aspirations of the UAE.
Under the directives of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), students attending the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will receive vouchers provided by the authority. These vouchers allow students to obtain their favorite titles from participating publishers at the fair, helping them build their personal libraries.
