UNESCO
Sharjah
The World Book Capital programme in 2019 was held in Sharjah, the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates.
Awarded in
2019
Creative City
Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art
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Description
The activities were developed under six pillars:
1. Raise more awareness about books and reading
2. Foster an environment of knowledge
3. Unify communities
4. Honouring heritage
5. Empower children and youth
6. Develop publishing industries