Sharjah starting point for global book industry to get back to business

  • Date: 02-Nov-2020
  • Source: Saudi Gazette
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:UAE
  • Who else needs to know?

Sharjah starting point for global book industry to get back to business

SHARJAH — The inaugural day of the 10th Publishers Conference Sunday in the lead up to the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair has been symbolic of a fresh start for the global publishing fraternity, as 317 professionals and 33 speakers reunite in what is a first-of-its-kind global gathering of industry professionals since the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic led to cancellations of some of the biggest book events internationally this year.The formal proceedings of the three-day conference organized by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), begun with Ahmed Bin Rakkad Al Ameri, chairman (SBA), extending warm welcome to