{"id":72715,"date":"2026-11-04T04:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=72715"},"modified":"2026-11-04T04:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:06:46","slug":"sibf-2026-opens-november-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sibf-2026-opens-november-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharjah opens a new chapter on Wednesday, November 4 with 1.7 million titles at SIBF 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Under the theme \u2018Made of Stories\u2019, the 12-day cultural event will be home to 1,500 events and activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

106 writers, authors and creatives from 25 countries to meet visitors over 12 days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oman joins as Guest of Honour, with 50 participants and 20 artistic performances<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Poets\u2019 Corner\u2019 to turn visitors\u2019 stories into poetry, while \u2018Future Hands District\u2019 introduces children to different professions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theatre productions, specialised workshops and Thriller Festival to bring together leading crime and mystery writers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharjah, November 3, 2026<\/p>\n

The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026) opens on Wednesday, November 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries, showcasing 1.7 million titles across a wide range of languages and genres. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the fair will run until November 15 under the theme \u2018Made of Stories\u2019.<\/p>\n

Over 12 days, visitors will have opportunities to meet authors and creatives and explore literature, ideas and the arts through 1,500 cultural, creative and artistic events featuring 106 guests from 25 countries. The programme spans fiction, poetry, history, science and the arts, alongside theatrical performances, workshops and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n