SBA displays cultural vision of Sharjah at Rio Book Fair

Under the directives of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the emirate of Sharjah is showcasing its rich cultural vision at the Rio International Book Fair 2025 (Bienal do Livro) in Brazil, highlighting the vibrancy of contemporary Emirati and Arab literature.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The authority is also presenting a selection of Emirati works translated into Portuguese, reflecting the emirate’s commitment to sharing the UAE's cultural achievements with the world.

The authority's participation in the largest event of its kind in Latin America, which runs until June 22, comes as part of Brazil's celebration of World Book Capitals following the selection of Rio de Janeiro as the World Book Capital for 2025.

This prestigious title, which Sharjah held in 2019, recognises the emirate’s global standing in supporting culture and the publishing industry.

Through its pavilion, SBA shed light on the diversity of the cultural movement in the UAE and the wider Arab world, highlighting major achievements in knowledge, literature and publishing.

The authority actively engaged in panel discussions and held meetings with publishers, translators and cultural organisations, to strengthen knowledge exchange and expand opportunities for translating works to and from Arabic.