Sharjah Book Authority promotes Publishing City at Kuwait Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, is focusing its presence at the 42nd edition of Kuwait International Book Fair on Sharjah Publishing City, SPC, the recently opened free zone dedicated to the publishing industry worldwide.

The book fair is running until 25th November, and features 479 exhibitors from 30 Arab and foreign countries.

The SBA’s stand at the fair was visited by numerous senior officials, most notably Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Information, who commended the efforts of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in supporting culture at regional and international levels, and enhancing fraternal relations between the UAE and Kuwait.

He also highlighted the importance of developing joint collaboration between the two countries to further the excellence of Arab culture and promote it worldwide.

Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, said, "Our participation in GCC and Arab book fairs is a priority, and in line with the vision of Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi to bolster ties of cooperation and partnership with cultural, art and publishing institutions in Arab countries, with the aim of promoting Arabic culture on a wider global scale."

Al Ameri highlighted that SBA is making best use of its participation in the Kuwait Book fair to promote the SPC, which offers Arab publishers a window into book markets across the world through its world-class services and high-end facilities for professionals in the publishing sector, including publishing houses, literary agencies, printing organisations and distribution companies, all under one roof.

On the sidelines of its participation at Kuwait International Book Fair, the SBA conducted a series of meetings with participating publishers, officials in charge of cultural institutions and other senior figures involved in cultural work. These touched on ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides and discussed participation in the upcoming edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which will take place from 18th to 28th April, 2018.