The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair is being held with the participation of 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries. Five Tunisian publishing houses, along with the Tunisian Publishers' Union, are taking part in the event. The Tunisian publishing houses participating are Dar Al-Kitab Al-Tunisi, Dar Al-Malikiyah for Printing and Publishing, Al-Atrash Complex for Specialized Books, Dar Zaynab, and Dar Al-Mutawassitiyah for Publishing.
The Tunisian Publishers' Union is also represented at the fair, alongside the five publishing houses. Several authors and researchers from Tunisia have also contributed to the event through their works being displayed at Arab publishing houses' stalls. The fair has also attracted notable authors, including Tunisian writer Nizar Shaqroun, who won the Naguib Mahfouz Prize for Arabic Fiction in February.
Nizar Shaqroun's winning novel, "Ayyam Al-Fatimi Al-Maqtool," has also been shortlisted for the prestigious International Arabic Booker Prize in 2026. Shaqroun will be participating in a dialogue session titled "Who Kills the Story?" on November 13 at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The session is part of the fair's program, which features various events and discussions with authors and intellectuals.
Nizar Shaqroun has a long and distinguished literary career, having authored over 20 works, including poetry, novels, art criticism, and translations. He has also received several awards, including the Best Tunisian Novel Award in 2023 for his novel "Zul Allah" and the National Prize for Poetry and the Arab Prize for Art Criticism.
Shaqroun's literary contributions include five novels: "Bint Sidi Al-Rais," "Al-Naqous wa Al-Maidana," "Dam Al-Thawr," "Zul Allah," and "Ayyam Al-Fatimi Al-Maqtool." His work has been widely recognized, and he has held various positions, including director of the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Sfax in 2011 and cultural advisor at the Ministry of Culture in Qatar.
The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair is being held under the patronage of the Sharjah government, with Oman as the guest of honor. The event aims to promote reading, culture, and intellectual exchange among people from different countries and backgrounds. It features various activities, including book launches, author talks, and workshops.
The participation of Tunisian publishing houses and authors in the Sharjah International Book Fair reflects the country's rich literary and cultural heritage. The event provides a platform for Tunisian writers and publishers to showcase their work and connect with readers and intellectuals from around the world.
Key points
- Five Tunisian publishing houses are participating in the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair.
- Tunisian writer Nizar Shaqroun will be participating in a dialogue session at the fair.
- The fair features 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries.
Reporting sources
- Radio Sfax · Radio Sfax
