SHARJAH: A new directive to fully exempt every Lebanese publisher exhibiting at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) from paying stand rental fees has been issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
This directive is in line with Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to support and promote Lebanese publishing houses and libraries, which were directly or indirectly impacted by the devastating explosion that hit the Port of Beirut, earlier in August.
HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said that the directive is a reinforcement of the emirate’s cultural and humanitarian message. Similar privileges were offered to publishers from Syria, Egypt, and other nations in SIBF’s previous editions, and is a tradition to support publishers in the Arab world viewed by Sharjah as true guardians of the Arabic language, literature, and culture.
Al Ameri further said that this directive by His Highness is a re-emphasis that Sharjah is truly an incubator and a champion for bookmakers from around the world.
