Sheikha Bodour supports translation of intellectual and literary works with $300,000 grant

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), inaugurated the 16th edition of the Sharjah International Publishers Conference. Bringing together more than 1,400 publishers and literary agents from 126 countries, the event further reinforces Sharjah’s position as a global publishing hub and a bridge for cross-cultural dialogue.

During the conference, the SBA announced a $300,000 translation grant to support publishing houses and literary agents and promote the translation of intellectual and literary works between Arabic and other languages.

The conference features more than 30 specialised workshops led by Arab and international experts. These sessions examine key developments in publishing, from applications of artificial intelligence and the future of audiobooks to sustainability standards across the sector.

the second and third days will also feature an extensive programme of bilateral meetings, enabling publishers and literary agents to explore collaboration opportunities and forge new partnerships, creating broader opportunities for authors to reach readers worldwide.