Sharjah International Book Fair 2025
Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 is scheduled from November 5 to November 16, 2025 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. This eleven-day event is one of the largest and most influential book fairs in the Middle East region, attracting publishers, authors, cultural institutions, educators, and book lovers from across the globe. The fair blends commercial publishing, literary culture, educational programs, and public engagement in a vibrant forum for literature and learning.
Over the course of the fair, visitors can explore a wide variety of programs including book exhibitions, author panels, cultural performances, workshops, and children’s reading activities. A distinct feature of Sharjah’s fair is its cross-cultural outreach: the event often highlights authors in translation, supports Arabic and non-Arabic publishing, and features a translation grant that encourages bridging literary communities. These elements make the fair not only a marketplace but also a cultural exchange platform.
Publishing professionals will use the fair to negotiate rights deals, seek translation licensing, and establish contacts with regional and international partners. For authors, it is an opportunity to present work to new audiences, gain exposure, and network with industry stakeholders. Educators and librarians can discover pedagogical texts, regional literature, and new educational resources. For general visitors, the fair offers a rich literary experience, from meeting favorite authors to exploring international stalls and discovering new voices.
In 2025, digital publishing will be more deeply integrated into the fair’s offerings. Experts and panels are expected to discuss trends in eBooks, digital platforms, interactive reading formats, and how technology is reshaping literacy in the Arab world. Digital content exhibitions will complement physical book displays, giving attendees insight into both traditional and emerging modes of publishing and reading. The fair’s approach underscores that literature today bridges print and digital, local and global.
Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 promises to be a key event for anyone passionate about books, education, and cross-cultural literary exchange. Whether you are a publisher exploring new markets, an author seeking connections, an educator interested in innovative teaching materials, or a reader drawn to the world’s stories, this fair offers something meaningful. Join us in Sharjah November 5 to 16, and step into an inspiring meeting point where idea, story, and culture converge.
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