Sharjah starting point for global book industry to get back to business
- Date: 02-Nov-2020
- Source: Saudi Gazette
- Sector:Industrial
- Country:UAE
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