As suggested by the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s slogan, ‘Discover a Lifelong Friend,’ Ahmed Al Ameri sees early-age immersion as crucial.
‘Practical, Technical, and Philosophical’ Issues: Sharjah’s Ahmed Al Ameri
Aiming to create ‘a bridge between Arab cultures and with the rest of the world,’ Ahmed Al Ameri talks of his leadership of Sharjah Book Authority and his goals for Sharjah Publishing City.
International Women’s Day: PublisHer’s Bologna Stand
The new PublisHer pavilion at Bologna International Book Fair co-hosts an International Women’s Day breakfast with Kids Can Press.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s 2023 Longlist
Nine markets are represented by the 16 longlisted books selected by the 2023 jury of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
Interview With Bodour Al Qasimi: ‘We Need Every Voice’
As she completes her term as president of the International Publishers Association, Bodour Al Qasimi speaks about the experience.
At Guadalajara, Guest of Honor Sharjah’s Biggest Stand
Guadalajara’s book fair has closed with 806,805 visitors, and Sharjah Book Authority’s guest of honor pavilion drew at least 450,000.
Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award
The 36th edition of Mexico’s Guadalajara International Book Fair has opened with Sharjah as its guest of honor.
Guadalajara International Book Fair Prepares Weekend Opening
The 36th edition of the Guadalajara International Book Fair will showcase 70 children’s performances and Guest of Honor Sharjah.
Sharjah World Book Capital Supports a Fire-Damaged Italian Bookstore
The Bologna bookstore, Giannino Stoppani, was damaged by fire in May. Sharjah World Book Capital has contributed €50,000 to assist.
Sharjah Conference: ‘Hungry for International Content’
As Sharjah’s conference concludes, speakers turn to translation, multinational publishing, and potential Arab-market advances.