Sharjah book fair to start on November 2

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Sharjah book fair to start on November 2
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Sharjah - This year's edition of the SIBF is particularly significant, as it comes during the UAE's Year of Reading.

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Published: Tue 23 Aug 2016, 4:56 PM

Last updated: Tue 23 Aug 2016, 8:45 PM

The 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place from November 2 to 12, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) announced on Tuesday.
This year's edition of the SIBF is particularly significant, as it comes during the UAE's Year of Reading.
"The Sharjah International Book Fair exemplifies the wise vision of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to make reading a means to nurture minds and build human culture and knowledge. The forthcoming event will be particularly significant as it takes place during the nation's Year of Reading," said Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority.
The book fair - which was first held in 1982 - has become a major cultural event in the region that brings together readers, authors, intellectuals, publishers and media personalities from around the world. Al Ameri noted that Dr Shaikh Sultan has worked tirelessly to ensure that Sharjah is a global beacon of culture.
"The SIBF's prestigious stature is further evidence to the leading cultural role played by the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE. The Sharjah book fair is a tangible example of the cultural renaissance enjoyed by the UAE, thanks to the support and guidance of our wise leadership," added Al Ameri.
Over the past three-and-a-half decades, the SIBF has become one of the leading events on the calendar in the UAE and the region. The 11-day fair attracts numerous visitors to Sharjah to buy books, meet with their favourite authors and celebrities and participate in its extensive programme of activities. This year's book fair will be held two days after October - the Month of Reading - to continue enriching minds and meeting the demand from all generations who love reading and seek knowledge through books and publications.
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