November 5th to 16th, 2025
Expo Center, Sharjah, UAE
Step into a world of stories, culture, and inspiration. Whether you're a reader, dreamer, or explorer, there's something waiting for you.
Showcase your books, ideas, or innovations to a global audience. Be part of a literary movement that connects minds and opens hearts.
Celebrating excellence in writing, publishing, and creativity. Discover the stories and talents that shape the future of literature.
Cookery Corner Programme
Participants will learn how to prepare snacks that are healthy alternatives to shop-bought snacks. They will make sure to cook every ingredient in a way that preserves its nutritional value.
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Cultural Programme
Join award-winning translator and professor Lisa Dillman for a two-day interactive workshop exploring the hidden art and creativity behind literary translation.
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The Turjuman Award bridges cultures by bringing the richness of Arabic literature to a global audience and honours translation as a vital force for fostering dialogue. It promotes Arabic titles internationally, encouraging translators and publishers to engage with works by renowned Arab authors, while supporting specialized publishing of exceptional Arab and Islamic works. Its mission is to illuminate the true essence of Arabs and Muslims, showcasing their profound contributions to human civilization.
This award honours the vibrant literary landscape of the UAE, celebrating the creative minds that shape its cultural identity. It recognizes the power of the written word to inspire, educate, and reflect the nation's dynamic spirit.
This award celebrates the art of publishing, the impact of published books, and the diverse fields of authorship
Organised by the Sharjah International Book Fair, this award celebrates outstanding works from the global literary community. It aims to honour influential voices and bring exceptional international stories to the forefront.
This award recognises excellence in international literature
The Cultural Personality of the Year Award, presented annually at the Sharjah International Book Fair under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, honours individuals and organisations that have made significant global cultural contributions through writing, creativity, and cultural engagement. Celebrating figures from literary icons to leading institutions, the award amplifies their impact while reinforcing Sharjah’s role as a hub of cultural dialogue and exchange.
The Sharjah Award for the Best Arab Novel recognizes excellence, with a focus on originality and narrative innovation. It celebrates the novels that stand out—works that bring something new and meaningful to the Arab literary world.
The Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award honors the vital role publishers play in shaping the cultural environment. It celebrates their commitment to quality, innovation, and the dissemination of knowledge, paying tribute to those who have made significant contributions to the literary world.
The Turjuman Award bridges cultures by bringing the richness of Arabic literature to a global audience and honours translation as a vital force for fostering dialogue. It promotes Arabic titles internationally, encouraging translators and publishers to engage with works by renowned Arab authors, while supporting specialized publishing of exceptional Arab and Islamic works. Its mission is to illuminate the true essence of Arabs and Muslims, showcasing their profound contributions to human civilization.
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This award honours the vibrant literary landscape of the UAE, celebrating the creative minds that shape its cultural identity. It recognizes the power of the written word to inspire, educate, and reflect the nation's dynamic spirit.
This award celebrates the art of publishing, the impact of published books, and the diverse fields of authorship
Learn More
Organised by the Sharjah International Book Fair, this award celebrates outstanding works from the global literary community. It aims to honour influential voices and bring exceptional international stories to the forefront.
This award recognises excellence in international literature
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The Cultural Personality of the Year Award, presented annually at the Sharjah International Book Fair under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, honours individuals and organisations that have made significant global cultural contributions through writing, creativity, and cultural engagement. Celebrating figures from literary icons to leading institutions, the award amplifies their impact while reinforcing Sharjah’s role as a hub of cultural dialogue and exchange.
Learn More
The Sharjah Award for the Best Arab Novel recognizes excellence, with a focus on originality and narrative innovation. It celebrates the novels that stand out—works that bring something new and meaningful to the Arab literary world.
Learn More
The Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award honors the vital role publishers play in shaping the cultural environment. It celebrates their commitment to quality, innovation, and the dissemination of knowledge, paying tribute to those who have made significant contributions to the literary world.
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A premier gathering of publishers, editors, and agents shaping the future of publishing
An annual conference bringing together hundreds of library experts from around the world.
The Guest of Honour presentation will feature the Greek classical literature, contemporary authors and philosophical traditions in the discussion with the Arab heritage. It will comprise visual displays and installations that will capture the Hellenic culture and its Mediterranean ties, traditional and contemporary Greek cultural performances. The translation and publishing panels of literature will bring out the interaction between Greece and the Arab world and interactive workshops and lectures will promote creative dialogue and education.
Guest of Honour Pavilion, Hall 5 stand L13, Expo Centre Sharjah
