Sharjah 24: Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) commended the Sharjah International Book Fair's (SIBF) organisers for their efforts in ensuring the success of the 40th edition of the book fair and its international reach as the world's largest fair.

"We are thrilled by the existence of useful exhibitions such as the Sharjah International Book Fair at local and international levels, thanks to the wise leadership that supports these events," he stated in an exclusive statement to "Sharjah 24."