SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 36th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded on a record-breaking note, attracting 2.38 million visitors over its 11-day run. The world's third largest book fair featured more than 2,600 cultural events, 400 authors and intellectuals, and 1,690 exhibitors from 60 countries, who put up 1.5 million titles on display.
A high volume of purchase books led to total book sales rounding off at USD 56,083,417 (AED 206 million) - 17 percent up compared to 2016. Both footfall and book sales figures for SIBF 2017 are the highest in the fair's 35-year history.
A high volume of purchase books led to total book sales rounding off at USD 56,083,417 (AED 206 million) - 17 percent up compared to 2016. Both footfall and book sales figures for SIBF 2017 are the highest in the fair's 35-year history.
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