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Sharjah Book Fair adds free shuttles and extra parking for 2026 edition
The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair will run from Nov 4‑15, featuring over 2,000 publishers and new transport services.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At a press conference on Tuesday, the Sharjah Book Authority announced that the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, scheduled for 12 days from 4 November, will provide free shuttle bus services and additional parking to ease visitor access.
The fair will host more than 2,000 publishing houses, including 1,151 Arabic and 1,122 foreign publishers, and participants from 124 countries. Khoula Al Mujaini, the fair’s general coordinator, said the expanded transport reflects Sharjah’s role as a global hub for books.
Oman, the Guest of Honour, was represented by Ahmed bin Saud bin Nasser Al Rawahi of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority and Etisalat Group attended as official partners.
Key facts
- The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair will run from 4‑15 November 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Free shuttle buses and expanded parking will be provided for visitors. (khaleejtimes.com)
- More than 2,000 publishing houses from 124 countries will take part. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Khoula Al Mujaini is the general coordinator of the fair. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Oman is the Guest of Honour, represented by Ahmed bin Saud bin Nasser Al Rawahi. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Free shuttle buses, more parking announced for Sharjah book fair 2026”
