The 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair has officially opened today.
The 11-day event, which is taking place at the Expo Centre in Sharjah, was inaugurated by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
This year's theme is 'There’s always a right book', and will see 1,632 Arab and foreign publishing houses in addition to international authors, poets, and artists.
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Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
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Imagine Dragons to headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.
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