Brief
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to attend 45th Sharjah International Book Fair
Satheesan's first UAE visit as chief minister will coincide with the 12‑day fair featuring thousands of publishers and international authors.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan will be among the prominent figures at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2026, the organisers said.
The fair runs from 4 November to 15 November at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Made of Stories”. It will host 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries, 106 writers, artists and intellectuals from 25 countries, and more than 1,500 cultural events. Oman is the Guest of Honour, sending 50 participants.
Satheesan’s participation marks his first visit to the UAE since taking office and is expected to attract the large Malayali expatriate community. Other confirmed guests include Indian actress‑writer Shenaz Treasurywala, Nigerian‑American author Nnedi Okorafor, British novelist Clare Mackintosh and Chinese writer Liu Zhenyun. Details of his session have not yet been released.
For earlier coverage of the fair’s logistics, see Sharjah Book Fair adds free shuttles and extra parking for 2026 edition.
Key facts
- Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will attend the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair. (gulfnews.com)
- The fair runs from 4 November to 15 November 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah. (gulfnews.com)
- The event will feature 2,673 publishers from 124 countries and 106 writers from 25 countries. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Kerala CM VD Satheesan to Join Global Icons at 45th Sharjah International Book Fair 2026”
