Ruler of Sharjah orders to exempt publishing houses from fees for participating in a book fair
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered all publishing houses participating in the current session of the Sharjah International Book Fair to be exempted from the pavilion rent fees due for their participation in the exhibition, as His Highness perceives the need to support this role in light of what he is witnessing. The world from the repercussions of the "Corona" pandemic.
According to the Emirates News Agency, “WAM,” the exemptions amounted to 6 million dirhams, and for the participating publishing houses they are a basic support and a true support for the sustainability of their work and their giving.
For his part, His Excellency Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority, said, “Through this decision, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah sends a message to the whole world, confirming that the health and stability of societies begins with the recovery of their cultural reality and the strength of those working in them. Sharjah International Book Fair is the first international exhibition that exempts publishing houses completely from their participation fees.
