‘We truly believe in the power of books’: Sharjah’s tenure as World Book Capital leaves lasting legacy – The National

‘We truly believe in the power of books’: Sharjah’s tenure as World Book Capital leaves lasting legacy – The National

'We truly believe in the power of books': Sharjah's tenure as World Book Capital leaves lasting legacy. The emirate has celebrated its many achievements in a virtual closing ceremony. The chapter is closed but the story continues.. In a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday, April 22, the organising committee celebrated its achievements and the initiatives held over the past 12 months.. "As most of you have already seen, social media platforms are now packed with countless stories from around the world about people recommending books and reading as one of the most productive ways to spend time and increase mental resilience during this tough period of self-isolation," she said during the closing ceremony.. " the stories warm our hearts in Sharjah.. Sheikha Bodour's comments allude to the many far-reaching initiatives launched in the emirate as part of its designation as World Book Capital.. It launched its campaign with a spectacular theatre production of 1001 Nights: The Last Chapter.. With the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur set to take over as the next World Book Capital, Sheikha Bodour said the memories and achievements of Sharjah's tenure will be enshrined in the emirate's newest literary venue, The House of Wisdom ..