Sheikha Bodour calls for stronger collaboration in publishing industry at 3rd Booksellers Conference in Sharjah – Gulf Today

Sheikha Bodour calls for stronger collaboration in publishing industry at 3rd Booksellers Conference in Sharjah – Gulf Today

Sheikha Bodur witnesses the new book signing of Dr Raja Al Gurg during the ceremony in Sharjah.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter



Welcoming over 550 professionals to the 3rd annual Sharjah International Booksellers Conference on Saturday, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has urged publishers, distributors, and booksellers to stay open and interconnected as the industry faces rapid technological shifts, changing consumer preferences, intense online competition, and economic pressures.



While presenting her opening remarks for the 2-day conference currently underway in Sharjah, Sheikha Bodour stated, “The remarkable success of this conference, despite its young age, speaks volumes about the necessity for specialised platforms where we can come together, listen to each other, and shape a vision for the future.”



The international conference has attracted professionals from around the globe and speaking on the commitment of Sharjah to advancing the global book industry, encompassing bookselling, publishing, distribution, and beyond, the SBA Chairperson asserted, “Look around you: this conference is a microcosm of global collaboration, featuring professionals from Africa, the Arab region, Asia, South America, and Europe. It is this diversity that propels our industry forward, igniting innovation and fostering growth.”



After inaugurating the third edition of