The "Sharjah Book Authority" organized the first edition of the Emirati Book Fair in 2019 at its headquarters in Sharjah. It was the extension of the cultural movement of the emirate and in accordance with the vision and instructions of his Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who celebrated the UAE National Day along with the "Emirati Book Day".
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Unlock your imagination through guided writing sessions that nurture your voice, ideas, and storytelling craft.
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Master the basics of drawing for books and characters, taught by top illustrators in a vibrant, hands-on session.
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Professional Training Program to Arab Publishers is an initiative that was initiated by the Sharjah Book Authority in 2016 to develop the Arab publishing industry. It equips Arab publishers with the knowledge tools and skills that can enable them to stay abreast with current developments in the publishing industry in the world. The program was attended by over 300 Arab publishers in 2022 and received specialized training in the topics of distribution, digital marketing, protection of intellectual property rights, and business management.
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The Professional Training Program of the Arab Publishers is a pioneer program of its kind in the region, and it is through this program that Arab publishers are given the chance to know about the latest global practices, the latest trends in the publishing market, and the strategies of the global publishing industry that can help them develop their business and take it to new levels.
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The Sharjah Children Reading Festival is the first literary festival in the Arab world that focuses on books and young adults and praises literature, culture, and knowledge. It has transformed itself into a book fair that is more of an integrated event that enriches the minds of people who visit it with science and literature.The 14th edition of the festival was organized between May 3-14, 2023, under the topic Train Your Brain. This belongs to the constant work of Sharjah to create the awareness of children about the importance of reading, to develop skills of children and young people and present a program of comprehensive culture and education.Sharjah Children's Reading Festival was attended by over 500 prominent guests representing 60 different countries where over 1,600 workshops, panel meetings and performances were held. They were working towards increasing cognitive awareness and personal growth among the young people. Another benefit of the festival is that it gives publishing industry professionals a chance to exchange their experience and knowledge, and the goal is to be involved in the future of such industry. The festival brings together major publishers, authors, poets, illustrators, and creators to create a comprehensive program of cultural and knowledge-based activities, and these activities include seminars and live performances that add value to the visitors, regardless of their age. The Sharjah Children Reading Festival is a legacy of Sharjah in ensuring education, culture, and knowledge promotion. The festival is critical in developing the children and young adult publishing industry in the Arab world and inculcating the reading habit of children and the young.The Sharjah Children Reading Festival has been dubbed as the Largest Children Book Fair in the Arab world and it brings major publishers, authors, poets, and illustrators around the world. The Celebration of Literature, Culture, and Knowledge: The Sharjah Children Reading Festival is not a book fair, but rather an integrated public event that has helped in enriching the minds of the visitors with science and literature. A Place where Children can explore their Talents: The festival gives children a chance to explore their talents, interests, and skills in different activities. It holds a set of workshops on a variety of subjects in several disciplines, such as writing, storytelling, programming, and robotics. Devotion to Education and Learning: The Sharjah Children Reading Festival is devoted to the education of children. Thousands of students visit it annually, and they have a chance to find new books, new skills to study, and train their critical thinking skills. The Sharjah Children Reading Festival is one of the major events of the public of all children and young adults who enjoy reading, learning, and discovering
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The project of the Art Production Workshops was initiated by the "Sharjah Book Authority" to improve the competencies of the local publishing specialists, especially Emirati illustrators. This program will help to deepen their knowledge with the help of a set of workshops devoted to the formation of creative abilities.The project represents the work of the "Sharjah Book Authority" to help the local publishing business develop and facilitate local talent.The Authority, through this project, is determined to develop and cultivate creative talents in the UAE as well as offer opportunities to Emirati illustrators to present their work at the international level.
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An exhibition of Arabic manuscripts was held at the headquarters of the "Sharjah Book Authority" in cooperation with the El Escorial library of Spain between April 2 and 9. The exhibition showcased both the rare Arabic manuscripts and the Islamic Middle Ages manuscripts.
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The Sharjah Book Authority is dedicated to the development of the library and information technology industry. This dedication is fulfilled by the so-called Fourth Regional Conference of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) that unites the library and IT specialists all around the globe.
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The Sharjah Book Authority, together with the International Prize of Arabic Fiction (IPAF), conducts the Nadwa workshop, a seven-day event. The workshop will be designed to prepare a team of young Arab authors in the art and techniques of writing novels.
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In 2019, Big Bad Wolf Sharjah was established in a strategic collaboration between the Sharjah Book Authority and the world organizer of the largest book sale in the world, Big Bad Wolf.
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