Sharjah World BOOK FAIR

About

Sharjah nternational Book Fair. SIBF is your gateway to a wide audience of people who come together for love of the written word. Engage with thousands of readers and industry professionals from the region and around the world

The Sharjah International Book Fair transforms the emirate into a global hub for publishing and ideas. Every edition gathers publishers, printers, educators, and entertainers under one roof in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Exhibitors connect with thousands of readers, librarians, and industry professionals from the Gulf region and beyond. The deals they forge shape the Arabic and international book trade. But the fair is about more than books. Education suppliers, printing technology providers, and entertainment companies all find space to showcase their work. For anyone selling into the Middle East publishing market, SIBF offers direct access to decision-makers and a passionate public that comes together for the love of the written word. Whether you focus on children's titles, academic resources, or printing services, the Sharjah World Book Fair puts your brand in front of the right audience.

Key facts

Sharjah World BOOK FAIR is a trade show for printing, art design, entertainment, education held 4–15 Nov 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Industries

printing, art design, entertainment, education

Venue

Expo Centre Sharjah

Official website

expo-centre.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair

Listing source

From trade-fair directories and venue calendars

Last updated

1 November 2026