Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 45th)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 4–15 Nov 2026 · T4 Seed
Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is a major annual literary and publishing event held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. As one of the world's largest book fairs, it hosted 2,033 exhibitors from 109 countries in 2023 and featured a broad range of activities throughout its 12 days. The book fair debuted in 1982 under the guidance and patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
- Language
- Arabic
- Genres
- general lit, trade
- Venue
- Expo Centre Sharjah
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1982
- Duration (days)
- 12
- Next edition
- 4–15 Nov 2026
- Author participation
- Major MENA rights/reader fair; strong for Indian publishers and diaspora; stall/rights for dark fantasy & tarot IP; Deadline: Check Sharjah Book Authority exhibitor portal
- Audience
- As an event centred on the appreciation of literature, it brings together authors, publishers, thinkers, artists, academics and the general public.
- Age policy
- In 2023, for example, more than 1,700 cultural, artistic and scientific events were organized, including an exhibition on the Portuguese presence in the Gulf during the 16th and 17th centuries, environmental awareness and bridge building workshops for children, library-centred discussions, and academic debates on comparative knowledge sources.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Arabic
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit; Also listed: trade
- Programme
- In 2023, for example, more than 1,700 cultural, artistic and scientific events were organized, including an exhibition on the Portuguese presence in the Gulf during the 16th and 17th centuries, environmental awareness and bridge building workshops for children, library-centred discussions, and academic debates on comparative knowledge sources.
- Past editions
- 1982, 2011, 2023, 2024