Sharjah Ruler allocates AED 4.5 million to enrich libraries

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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED 4.5 million to enhance the collections of Sharjah’s public and government libraries.

The funds will support the acquisition of the latest works from Arab and international publishers featured at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024).

The prestigious fair, which brings together over 2,500 publishers and exhibitors, showcases a wide range of literary and scholarly contributions.

This annual grant reflects the Ruler of Sharjah’s continued commitment to advancing the book industry and expanding access to knowledge for readers, students, and researchers across the UAE.

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, emphasized the importance of this initiative in reinforcing libraries’ role in Sharjah’s cultural development.

It not only enhances the resources of Sharjah’s libraries with thousands of new titles but also strengthens the emirate’s position as a global hub for knowledge, research and the literary community.

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