Sharjah spotlights Emirati culture at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2024

Sharjah spotlights Emirati culture at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2024

The event, attracting over 1,500 exhibitors from nearly 100 countries, aligns with Sharjah’s vision, spearheaded by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Sharjah’s commitment to supporting the publishing sector, libraries, and the creative industries fosters an environment for collaboration, SBA said. During the BCBF, the emirate aims to create opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and partnership building between Emirati talents and their international counterparts in the children’s book industry.

The Sharjah delegation at the BCBF comprises key cultural entities such as Al Qasimi Publications, the Department of Culture, Arab Children’s Book Publisher Forum, the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, and the Turjuman Award, in addition to Sharjah Literary Agency, all affiliated with the SBA. Each entity has a dedicated space at the Sharjah pavilion to showcase their projects, initiatives, and vision. This platform highlights the importance of books and culture in the UAE’s development and serves as a bridge for cultural cooperation between Sharjah and cities worldwide.

SBA CEO Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri said: “Under the guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA, and in collaboration with Sharjah’s cultural institutions, our participation at BCBF