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
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