The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will return to Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6 to 17, 2024, promising an exciting fusion of literature, culture, and creativity. This year’s event, themed “It Starts with a Book,” will showcase 2,522 publishers from 112 countries, alongside 400 authors signing their latest works.
A true cultural extravaganza, SIBF 2024 will host 1,357 activities designed to captivate audiences of all ages and interests, featuring 250 distinguished guests from 63 nations. The program includes 600 workshops catering to various age groups, along with exclusive, pre-booked sessions led by globally recognized experts in creative writing.
This year, Morocco will be honored as the Guest of Honour, celebrating its vibrant literary and cultural legacy. Known for being one of the world’s premier literary events, SIBF 2024 will feature 49 internationally renowned speakers from 14 countries, spanning literature, science, the arts, and more.
Prominent Personalities Attending SIBF 2024
The star-studded guest list includes renowned poets, writers, actors, and thinkers from around the world:
– Rupi Kaur (Canadian poet and illustrator)
– Hamza Ali Abbasi (Pakistani actor)
– Georgi Gospodinov (Bulgarian poet and playwright)
– Prof. Lawrence M. Krauss (Canadian theoretical physicist and cosmologist)
– Amna Mufti (Pakistani novelist)
– Tahir Shah (British author)
– Iain S. Thomas (South African poet and writer)
– Peter Frankopan (British historian)
– Huma Qureshi (Indian actress and author)
– Brandy Gillmore (US-based mind-body healing expert)
– Chetan Bhagat (Indian novelist)
– Javier Cercas (Spanish author)
– Steph Cha (Korean-American novelist)
– Rana Safvi (Indian historian and scholar)
– Namita Gokhale (Indian fiction writer)
– Hinnah Mian (Pakistani-American poet)
– Karina Yan Glaser (American author)
– Aba Karim Khan (Pakistani filmmaker)
– Aswathy Sreekanth (Indian television actress)
The Sharjah International Book Fair continues to be a cornerstone for literary enthusiasts, offering a unique platform to explore the latest in books, culture, and ideas from around the globe.