Publishers from Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan will be exempt from registration fees at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair, to be held next month.
The organizers also announced that publishers from these three countries will receive industry support at the event, which will take place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6 to 17.
This decision follows a directive issued by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Book Authority.
Explaining the decision, Sheikha Bodour highlighted the challenges facing regional publishers due to the war between Israel and Gaza and the conflict in Sudan. She emphasized that supporting the publishing sector in these affected countries is essential to preserving their cultural heritage.