28 September 2025
This page provides a comprehensive list of the international book fairs where the Emirate of Sharjah has been proudly featured as the 'Guest of Honour.' This recognition underscores Sharjah's leading role in promoting culture, literature, and cross-cultural dialogue on the global stage.
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09 November 2024
Celebrated Egyptian composer Omar Khairat made a landmark appearance at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) on Friday evening
Learn More01 November 2020
The Sharjah International Book Fair 2020, held from November 4-14, marked a resounding success and a new milestone for Arab culture despite the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It held the distinction of being the world's largest book fair for buying and selling publishing rights and was the first in-person fair globally since early 2020. This was achieved through an innovative hybrid model created by the Sharjah Book Authority, combining physical attendance with virtual events on the "Sharjah Reads" platform.
Learn More07 November 2019
In 2019, the Sharjah International Book Fair achieved a Guinness World Record by hosting the world's largest book signing event, bringing together over 1,500 authors at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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