The 2nd edition of the Emirati Book Fair (EBF), organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in partnership with the Emirates Writers Union, will begin on 21 April, 2022, at the SBA headquarters in Al Zahia, Sharjah.
Open to the public from 9am to 1am, the book fair will be led by renowned Emirati intellectuals and writers to host panel discussions and poetry evenings.
SBA’s Director of Fairs and Festivals Khoula Al Mujaini stated that the book fair highlights the authority’s vision of strengthening the local book industry by activating the movement of the book industry with creative works from famous Emirati authors and intellectuals. Al Mujaini adds, “The EBF will be a window to the Emirati book market and provide the public to expand their knowledge at the cultural event held during Ramadan.”
EBF brings together renowned personalities from the literary field including Ali Al Abdan, Dr. Hamad Ben Saray, Sheikha Al-Mutairi, Ahmed Al Asem, Amal Al Sahlawi, Awad Bin Hasoum Al Darmaki, Salha Obeid, Iman Al Youssef, Alia Al Mansoori, and Mona Alraisi, in continuous conversations and discussions on various topics, including the global presence of the Emirati writer, musical anthropology in Sharjah, the creative experience of the poet Ahmed Rashid Thani, and others.
The four-day event will provide a platform for authors, intellectuals, and publishers an opportunity to network, highlight new titles by emerging writers, and throw light on the literary creativity of UAE writers, with prime focus on the UAE’s thriving cultural scene.
Those participating in the local event include the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), the Poetry Academy, Al Qasimi Publications, Kalimat Group, Al Hudhud Publishing and Distribution, and other cultural institutions and local publishers. The exhibition aims to promote local Emirati content of every genre such as academic books, novels, historical titles, and children’s books.
