The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, has attracted nearly 18 Moroccan publishing houses. The event, themed "creating stories," aims to promote cultural exchange and celebrate literature. The Moroccan publishing houses participating in the fair seek to showcase the country's intellectual production, promote Moroccan literature, and enhance the nation's cultural presence globally. This participation is driven by the desire to highlight relevant publications that reflect Morocco's rich cultural and intellectual diversity.
The Moroccan publishing houses aim to exchange expertise with Arab and foreign publishers, thereby extending the presence of Moroccan literature. Several representatives of these publishing houses have emphasized that their participation is motivated by the desire to showcase publications that reflect Morocco's cultural and intellectual richness. They also seek to engage with readers and promote Moroccan literature, particularly in the Gulf region and the Arab world. This participation is a testament to the efforts of the Moroccan Culture Department to support and accompany Moroccan publishers.
Yasmine El Kawakibi, director of the Casablanca-based publishing house "Manchourat Yanboua Al-Kitab," has highlighted that her company has been participating in the Sharjah International Book Fair for 13 years. The publishing house specializes in children's literature and has been recognized with national and international awards. El Kawakibi emphasized that the primary objective of their participation is to introduce the Gulf and Arab public to Morocco's rich publishing sector while strengthening the country's literary presence in the Arab world.
Mohamed El Mahboub, director of the Tetouan-based publishing house "Bab Al-Hikma," has stated that his company's participation in the fair is part of its continuous presence at this international cultural event for over a decade. El Mahboub noted that the fair provides Moroccan publishing houses with a unique opportunity to promote Moroccan literature and present recent publications. This year's participation was marked by the presentation of publications focusing on human sciences and literary creation.
Kamal El Houssaini, representative of the Rabat-based publishing house "Action Communication," has indicated that his company is participating in the event with a series of prestigious publications in multiple international languages. These publications focus on documenting Morocco's architectural, cultural, and spiritual heritage. El Houssaini highlighted that these works showcase the authenticity and beauty of Morocco's architectural and cultural progress.
The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair has attracted 106 creators and writers from 25 countries, along with 2,673 publishing houses from 124 countries. The fair features a diverse range of publications in various languages, covering subjects such as literature, thought, sciences, and children's books. This edition marks a significant milestone in the fair's journey, solidifying its position as an annual event for literature, culture, and the publishing industry.
The Sultanate of Oman is participating as the guest of honor at this year's fair. The event's varied programming includes the presence of publishing houses, literary and intellectual meetings, activities for children and young people, and specialized professional workshops. The fair provides a platform for cultural exchange, promoting literature and intellectual production, and celebrating the diversity of human creativity.
Key points
- Moroccan publishing houses participate in the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair to promote national intellectual production and cultural presence.
- The fair features 106 creators and writers from 25 countries and 2,673 publishing houses from 124 countries.
- The event's theme, "creating stories," aims to celebrate literature and cultural exchange.
