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Sharjah International Book Fair 2026

This dossier follows the 2026 Sharjah book fair, its opening, programme and documented outcomes.

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Sharjah Ruler Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inaugurated the 45th International Book Fair at the emirate’s Expo Centre on 4 November 2026, local press reports say. The event runs until 15 November, with Oman as Guest of Honour.

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45th Sharjah International Book Fair opens

Sharjah Ruler Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inaugurated the 45th International Book Fair at the emirate’s Expo Centre on 4 November 2026, local press reports say. The event runs until 15 November, with Oman as Guest of Honour.

Flag of the UAE.
UAE flag, June 2017. Geographic archive illustration; does not show the event. Ghania0007, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized. — Ghania0007 / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ — 17 juin 2017 ; taille réduite.

The programme includes author discussions, literary activities and workshops for different audiences. Oman’s participation highlights the country’s literature, heritage and arts, according to programme information.

The opening begins the public fair following preparatory professional meetings. The sources reviewed establish no attendance or sales totals for this edition; activities announced for subsequent days remain scheduled events.

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