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Booksellers Conference Returns to Sharjah

by | Jun 18, 2026 | News

The Sharjah Book Authority has announced the opening of registration for participation in the upcoming edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, scheduled to take place on September 19-20, 2026, at Expo Centre Sharjah. The event will bring together leading professionals from across the book industry, including booksellers, distributors, publishers, and representatives of international publishing organizations.

The conference aims to strengthen professional engagement across the publishing ecosystem by facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practices, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships that support the growth and development of the sector. The Sharjah Book Authority has invited interested participants to submit their applications through the conference website before June 30, 2026, expressing its anticipation of welcoming industry professionals from around the world to this important international gathering dedicated to the future of books and publishing.

 

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