The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) concluded after receiving 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries, cementing its status as a global cultural hub. Held from November 6-17 under the theme “It Starts with a Book”, the event hosted over 2,500 publishers and exhibitors from 108 countries, maintaining its position as the world’s top book fair in publishing rights transactions for the fourth consecutive year, registering 3,000 meetings in 48 hours.
Category: Culture
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DCT Abu Dhabi, National Library and Archives to enhance knowledge exchange
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the National Library and Archives, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will support greater cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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Sharjah Ruler allocates AED 4.5 million to enrich Sharjah’s libraries
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED 4.5 million to enhance the offerings of Sharjah’s public and government libraries with a selection of the latest works from Arab and international publishers featured at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024).
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Biban24 forum emerges as global destination for opportunities
The Biban24 forum, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) under the slogan, Global Destination for Opportunities, opened in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed visits Traditional Handicrafts Festival
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has visited the 10th edition of the Traditional Handicrafts Festival, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
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Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence closes 30th cycle applications
The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced the closing of applications for the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence in its 30th cycle, through the award's official website, after the applicants completed all the required data and attached the documents that qualify them to enter the competition.
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SIBF 2024 to host 87 activities presented by industry experts
The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is set to ignite the imaginations of comic enthusiasts and aspiring artists from 6th to 17th November, 2024, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Under the theme "It Starts with a Book," this year's fair promises an exciting array of 87 comic-related activities and workshops led by talented illustrators and artists from around the globe.
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TRENDS symposium stresses governance as key to attracting sustainable investments
Researchers and experts at a TRENDS symposium underlined the importance of strengthening environmental and business governance in Africa, describing it as the key to attracting the investments needed to build robust and sustainable infrastructure across the continent.
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews latest developments in Saadiyat Cultural District
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has emphasised that the UAE prioritises the preservation of its national heritage, noting that the leadership is constantly working to launch and implement initiatives that further enhance the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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ALC publishes ‘Sheikh Rashid: Milestones and Images in the Arab Press’ book
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, has published “Sheikh Rashid: Milestones and Images in the Arab Press”, a book marking the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.