Sharjah International Book Fair opens featuring global awards and exhibitions
The Sharjah International Book Fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates, with author Nirmala Lakshman among the prominent award winners announced at the event.
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The Sharjah International Book Fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates, welcoming visitors to explore global literary offerings. Gulf Today reported that visitors attended the event to explore literature, while Gulf News noted that the fair brings together world stories ranging from rare manuscripts to manga. [1][8]
Several major literary awards coincided with the fair. Adda247 and the Khaleej Times reported that author Nirmala Lakshman won the Sharjah Award for Best International Non-Fiction Book. The Khaleej Times also reported that global author Marcia Hutchinson secured a major award win at the event. Additionally, Sada Elbalad English reported that Sultan bin Ahmed and Bodour Al Qasimi toured the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair. [2][5][10]
The annual book fair is a major literary and publishing event held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It ranks among the largest book fairs in the world, having previously hosted more than 2,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries during its 12 day schedule. [11]
In short
- Nirmala Lakshman won the Sharjah Award for Best International Non-Fiction Book.
- Marcia Hutchinson was named among the major award winners at the Sharjah International Book Fair.
- The Sharjah International Book Fair features exhibits ranging from rare manuscripts to manga.
- Sultan bin Ahmed and Bodour Al Qasimi toured the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]VIDEO: Visitors explore world of literature at Sharjah International Book Fair 2026Gulf Today, 6h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Nirmala Lakshman Wins Sharjah Award for Best International Non-Fiction BookAdda247, 17h ago
- [3]Here’s the winner of the 2026 American Library in Paris Book Award.Literary Hub, 6h ago
- [4]Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for November 5, 2026Book Riot, 10h ago
- [5]Global authors Marcia Hutchinson, Nirmala Lakshman win big at Sharjah book fair 2026Khaleej Times, 14h ago
- [6]Unbesieged Minds wins 2026 International Award for Arabic Children’s LiteratureFana News -, 1d ago
- [7]AUSTRALIAN MEMOIR ENCOUNTER WINS 2026 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD® FOR MULTICULTURAL NONFICTIONEIN News, 13h ago
- [8]From rare manuscripts to manga: Sharjah International Book Fair brings the world's stories togetherGulf News, 1d ago
- [9]Dubai International Boat Show 2026 returns in November with leading international yacht buildersGulf Business, 17h ago
- [10]Sultan bin Ahmed And Bodour Al Qasimi Tour 45th Sharjah International Book FairSada Elbalad English, 1d ago
Background
- [11]Sharjah International Book Fair on Wikipedia
- [12]XHamster on Wikipedia
- [13]Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 attracts 236,000 visitors from 137 countries FTMQ Books, 16d ago
- [14]Frankfurt International Book Fair draws 236,000 visitors over five days FTMQ Books, 23d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 14 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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