The Sharjah Institute for Heritage has established a notable presence at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair through a dedicated pavilion featuring a selection of its latest publications. According to Sharjah24 the institute is highlighting its experience in publishing documentation and heritage preservation at the event which continues through September 18. This participation reflects the view of the book as a vehicle for advancing knowledge facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and showcasing Emirati heritage within the broader cultural arena.
Sharjah24 reported that the institute’s specialised heritage library now includes more than 1,250 titles addressing both tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage. The displayed works encompass books studies research series dictionaries glossaries magazines and bulletins providing a valuable resource for researchers and scholars. The pavilion presents some of the most recent additions to this growing collection as part of a sustained publishing effort spanning several years.
Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage stressed that the institute’s participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair embodies its conviction in the book as one of the foremost means of safeguarding cultural memory and conveying it to future generations. Al Musallam added that exceeding 1,250 titles illustrates an ongoing commitment to research documentation and publishing. He told Sharjah24 that the institute remains dedicated to knowledge production reflecting the depth of local and Arab cultural heritage.
Gulf News reported that the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair features 1,200 exhibitors from 95 countries along with approximately 1,500 cultural intellectual artistic and educational events. The fair which is held at ADNEC has selected Balkan culture as guest of honour and designated eighth-century scholar Al Khalil ibn Ahmad Al Farahidi as its central personality. Organisers have also named Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote as the Book of the World for this year’s staging.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office figures show that the previous edition of the fair in 2025 drew nearly 400,000 visitors who had access to more than half a million titles across knowledge domains. That 10-day event recorded a 65 percent rise in sales from the prior year while student attendance surpassed 64,000 according to the same figures. The Media Office noted that these outcomes reinforced the fair’s contribution to the publishing sector and the promotion of reading habits.
The institute’s strategy centres on strengthening the visibility of Arab cultural heritage across intellectual and knowledge platforms Sharjah24 stated. Its publications are designed to maintain scientific standards that correspond with cultural aspirations in the UAE and the wider region. Participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair forms part of these efforts to elevate heritage within global intellectual forums and exhibitions.
