Ministry of Culture and Sharjah Book Company Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi hailed the Sharjah emirate's efforts to translate the vision of His Highness Sheikh, Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, a member of the Supreme Council and Sovereign of Sharjah, through initiatives and strategies that make the UAE a favorite place for writers and intellectuals. At the signing ceremony of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and the Sharjah Book Authority, a memorandum of understanding signed at the 37th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair aimed at strengthen cooperation in the multicultural field and support writers and writers. Publication and upgrading of the publishing sector in the UAE.

Facilitation

Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi and Ahmed Bin Rakad Al Ameri, President of the Sharjah Book Authority, signed this agreement. Both parties agreed to provide the necessary facilities to the publishing sector in the country .The Ministry will assign one or more employees to provide the knowledge and procedures necessary to facilitate the use of the ISBN. Each edition of the Sharjah Publishing House will be awarded free 50 international numbers per year. year, who will dedicate themselves to the printing and installation of the number according to the procedures defined by the ministry. Provide the necessary facilities.

The agreement will encourage investment in book and publishing-related creative industries, as part of a series of projects, and will assist in the preparation of integrated databases for local and international businesses under Sharjah Publishing City. .

"This agreement represents a new embodiment of the partnership between the Authority and the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development to serve the culture and intellectuals of the country, and to translate the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Sovereign of Sharjah, with the aim of intensifying efforts for Publishing and Industry and promoting the extension of Arab and international partnerships, which paves the way to promote greater UAE culture at various cultural events.