SIBF Competitors

Qatar University (QU), established in 1973, is the first and largest higher education institution in Qatar, recognized as a top-ranked university in the Middle East. As a leading research university in the Arab world, QU is committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful contributions to Qatar’s economic and social development. Over the years, QU has graduated more than 60,000 students, including government leaders, industry experts, and influential figures in the public and private sectors. QU offers over 97 accredited academic programs across 12 colleges, aligning with the evolving demands of the job market and Qatar National Vision 2030. These programs are designed to foster innovation, critical thinking, and leadership in key disciplines, including engineering, medicine, business, law, and social sciences. As Qatar’s fastest-growing research university, QU features: ✅ A state-of-the-art Research Complex ✅ 18 research centers of excellence dedicated to national and global challenges ✅ A five-year strategic research roadmap addressing critical sectors like energy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and healthcare Through its cutting-edge educational programs, industry partnerships, and contributions to Qatar’s development strategies, QU continues to shape the future of higher education and research in the region.

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children’s publishing and multimedia industry. In Bologna authors, illustrators, literary agents, licensors and licensees, packagers, distributors, printers, booksellers, and librarians meet to sell and buy copyright, find the very best of children’s publishing and multimedia production, generate and gather new contacts while strengthening professional relationships, discover new business opportunities, discuss and debate the latest sector trends.

Sharjah International Book Fair is one of the world’s largest book fairs, held at the Sharjah Expo Centre every year. The eleven day fair has over 400 literary events, including daily writing workshops, poetry readings and book signings. The stalls prominently feature local favourites, including several Arabic books on Sharjah, Arab culture and Arabic art. The Sharjah book fair is a huge attraction for literature buffs. Travellers interested in the arts put it high on their list of to-do Sharjah tourist places, as it is a Sharjah event that attracts over 2 million visitors and 1,420 national and international publishing houses. Books at the fair cover diverse genres in over 210 languages, while the panels have a star-studded lineup of renowned literary figures and authors. There is something for everyone at the SIBF, including food and snacks and live cookery stations to give visitors insights into the taste and making of Arabic food. Many parents opt to bring their children to the Expo centre to shop for story books during the book festival, a fun and educational activity for all family members – make sure to mark your calendar!