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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This annual award is granted to a personality or an institution that has been working actively in the field of culture. The winner is selected under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The winner will be announced during the Sharjah International Book Fair and the award is meant to honour their significant contribution to culture, whether because they produced literary works or because they actively took part in the cultural life of the community.
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
This award honours the Best Arabic Novel. The book must have unique qualities and literary merit. The prize is worth AED 150,000.
This award honors outstanding and distinguished international books by granting two prizes:
This award honours outstanding publishers who serve the publishing industry thanks to high-quality publications, which contribute to science, culture and human knowledge in general.
Categories:
• The prize for Best Local Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
• The prize for Best Arabic Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
• The prize for Best International Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
This annual award is granted to a personality or an institution that has been working actively in the field of culture. The winner is selected under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The winner will be announced during the Sharjah International Book Fair and the award is meant to honour their significant contribution to culture, whether because they produced literary works or because they actively took part in the cultural life of the community.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
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
This award honours the Best Arabic Novel. The book must have unique qualities and literary merit. The prize is worth AED 150,000.
Learn More
This award honors outstanding and distinguished international books by granting two prizes:
This award honours outstanding publishers who serve the publishing industry thanks to high-quality publications, which contribute to science, culture and human knowledge in general.
Categories:
• The prize for Best Local Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
• The prize for Best Arabic Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
• The prize for Best International Publishing House is worth AED 25,000.
Learn More
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
