Wednesday 05 / November / 2025
Sharjah: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and the National Records and Archives Authority, is participating in the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) in the United Arab Emirates.
The event began its activities today under the auspices of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and will continue until 16 November at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The Sultanate of Oman's pavilion is exhibiting a selection of recent and diverse publications in the fields of literary and historical production, covering multiple literary, intellectual, artistic, scientific, and historical specialisations.
This participation reflects the Sultanate of Oman's commitment to strengthening media and cultural cooperation with the UAE, its firm belief in the importance of making Omani books available in Arab and international cultural forums, enriching the intellectual and cultural product on the international stage, and promoting the unique tourism components Oman boasts.
The current session brings together more than 2,350 publishing houses, including 1,224 Arab and 1,126 foreign publishers, offering millions of titles and works in various world languages. It also hosts more than 250 creators, writers, and thinkers from 66 countries, presenting over 1,200 cultural, creative, and artistic events.
This year, the Fair celebrates Greece as the Guest of Honour, honouring one of the oldest global civilizations and its pioneering role in enriching human heritage. 58 Greek publishers and cultural institutions are participating, showcasing 600 titles in Greek and other languages, along with over 70 prominent Greek figures, including writers, poets, translators, artists, academics, musicians, and librarians.
