Sharjah International Book Fair Opens, Gathering the Global South
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair has kicked off, welcoming 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries to the UAE.
This year's event, which runs through November 16, presents a unique opportunity for networking and dealmaking for publishers from Africa, Asia, India, and the Middle East.
The fair, themed "Between You, and a Book," is offering 1,200 events, including the International Library Conference and an edition of the International Thriller Festival.
Sharjah has made a name for itself as a follow-up event to the Frankfurt Book Fair, providing a platform for global publishers to connect and make deals.
The fair's theme is "Between You, and a Book"
Author's summary: Sharjah book fair unites global publishers.