INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR organized by the Department of Culture & Information, Government of Sharjah.


SIBF is your gateway to a wide audience of people who come together for love of the written word. Engage with thousands of readers and industry professionals from the region and around the world.



Our success is built on you. We strive to ensure that you have all the necessary facilities and logistics in place, giving you more time to showcase your work in the best light.



The programme will bring together over 250 rights professionals from across the world for a two-day event which centers around the buying and selling of publishing translation rights.

Venue

Expo Centre Sharjah

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