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2,500
Exhibitors
2,000,000
Attendees
One of the largest cultural and literary gatherings globally, uniting international authors, publishers, and rights agents to showcase literary works, conduct translation rights trading, and run professional publishing conferences.
Exhibitor mix: Divided broadly by geographic and linguistic origins into Arabic Section and International Section, alongside dedicated halls for governmental, cultural, and educational entities.
Sharjah International Book Fair is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Sharjah International Book Fair 2027 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Expo Centre SharjahExhibition centre · 34,000 m² · 6 halls · ~4,000 people
A premier exhibition facility in the UAE, serving as a gateway for trade in the Middle East and CIS regions. It features column-free halls, modern amenities, and hosts major B2B and consumer events like the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show and Sharjah International Book Fair.
📍 Al Taawun St - Al Khalidiya District, Sharjah, UAE
Operated by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Organizer
Sharjah Book Authority
Government · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Founded 2014
A government entity fostering the UAE's publishing industry, running international book fairs, and operating a publishing free zone.
Why people attend
Publishers, distributors, and academic institutions attend to negotiate and purchase intellectual property rights, discover international literary talents, secure translation agreements, and buy bulk regional book stocks.
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