{"id":72770,"date":"2026-11-04T16:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=72770"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:59:01","slug":"sibf-leads-as-the-worlds-largest-book-fair-in-buying-and-selling-copyrights-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sibf-leads-as-the-worlds-largest-book-fair-in-buying-and-selling-copyrights-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"SIBF leads as the world\u2019s largest book fair in buying and selling copyrights for the sixth consecutive year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference records 7,980 professional meetings over two days, up more than 140% year-on-year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahmed Al Ameri: Sharjah\u2019s global leadership reflects a cultural vision that made publishing a pillar of international exchange and cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mansour Al Hassani: We are working to turn publisher meetings into agreements and joint projects that continue beyond the conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

1,888 publishers from 126 countries participated in the 16th edition of the conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharjah, November 4, 2026<\/p>\n

The Sharjah International Book Fair has maintained its position as the world\u2019s largest fair for buying and selling copyrights for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing Sharjah\u2019s role as an international hub connecting publishers and literary agents with opportunities to negotiate book and translation rights, explore co-publishing opportunities and reach new markets and readers.<\/p>\n

The milestone follows the conclusion of the 16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference on Tuesday, where 7,980 professional meetings for publishing and translation rights were held over two days, compared with 3,321 at the previous edition \u2014 an increase of more than 140%. The meetings were scheduled in advance and confirmed through a dedicated electronic system. The event brought together 1,888 publishers from 126 countries.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the conference featured matchmaking meetings alongside 30 specialised roundtables and programmes for professional exchange with publishing industry leaders, addressing changes across the sector and opportunities for collaboration between global book markets.<\/p>\n