Sharjah Ruler unveils Arabic encyclopedia at book fair

FIRST PHASE OF PROJECT DOCUMENTING ARAB HISTORY COMPRISES 44 VOLUMES

- BY AGHADDIR ALI

Dr Shaikh Sultan and Shaikha Bodour take a tour of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair after opening it at Expo Centre Sharjah yesterday. This edition hosts 250 authors.

(WAM)

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, unveiled a landmark cultural achievement at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) yesterday: The completion of the first phase of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia in sciences, literature, arts, and notable figures.

Dr Shaikh Sultan opened the SIBF, accompanied by Shaikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA); Ahmad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and other officials.

Rich and varied lineup

This edition hosts 2,350 publishing houses and 250 authors, artists, and thinkers from 66 countries, offering more than 1,200 cultural, creative, and artistic activities throughout the event.

Addressing a packed audience of writers, publishers, and cultural leaders, Dr Shaikh Sultan described the milestone as “a great cultural and scientific achievement”.