In a significant move to bolster cultural and intellectual growth, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated Dh4.5 million to public libraries. This funding is designated for the acquisition of the latest titles from publishers participating in the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The fair, themed ‘Between You and a Book,’ is a global cultural phenomenon, featuring 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries, including 1,224 Arab and 1,126 international publishing houses. Over 250 writers, artists, and thinkers from 66 nations are set to present more than 1,200 cultural, intellectual, and artistic events. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, emphasized the Ruler’s vision of libraries as transformative institutions that bridge cultures and civilizations. This initiative underscores Sharjah’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-based society and ensuring access to cutting-edge works for readers, researchers, and students across the UAE.
Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5 million for libraries to buy latest titles from SIBF
