Sharjah:The 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is set to host more than 50 authors and creatives from 17 Arab countries. The event, scheduled from November 4 to 15, 2026, at Expo Centre Sharjah, will present a cultural program that includes fiction, poetry, literary criticism, theatre, arts, and cultural and historical studies.
According to Wam, the fair will provide audiences with opportunities to meet writers, intellectuals, and artists from different generations, allowing them to discover their work and engage in discussions on Arabic literature and its relationship with society, identity, and cultural change.
Among the Emirati participants is Dr. Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Emirates Writers Union, known for his work on Nabati poetry and folk heritage. Other notable Emirati authors include Ali Abu Al Reesh, Reem Al Kamali, and Nadia Al Najjar. The program will also feature the contributions of Fathia Al Nimr, Aisha Sultan, Nasser Al Dhaheri, and poets like Dr. Shihab Ghanem and Ibrahim Al Hashemi.
The event will also welcome international Arab authors such as Egyptian actor Khaled El Sawy, Kuwaiti novelist Saud Alsanousi, Lebanese novelist Najwa Barakat, and several others from countries including Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan. The lineup features recipients of prestigious awards, including the International Prize for Arabic Fiction and the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature.
The 12-day fair will showcase 1,500 events, including panel discussions and workshops, and will bring together 2,673 publishers from 124 countries. This gathering aims to foster cultural exchange among writers, publishers, and readers globally.