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Diverse programmes mark 3rd day of World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan

A discussion on '1001 Titles' initiative and its role in enriching UAE Library was organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at Sharjah Pavilion.

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The World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan entered the third day on Monday. A range of cultural and other programmes were organized by various publishers and the guest country. A discussion on '1001 Titles' initiative and its role in enriching UAE Library was organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at Sharjah Pavilion.

The speakers on the occasion were Majd Al Shehhi, Talal Salem and Ali Al Shaali. The session was moderated by Mariam Al Abeidly. The speakers discussed about different aspects of the initiative titled '1001 Titles'. This initiative would help writers to connect with different publishers across the world. 

The speakers also shared their experiences of being successful publishers and how the process of publishing is not only difficult but also requires hard work.

"My son although do not prefer to read books but here we found out that it is the lack of books that kept him away from reading. We have now purchased five books for him to read," said Shamita Sen, who had come to the fair with his 13-year-old son.

The fair also hosts the New Delhi Rights Table, a two-day event that provides a platform to publishers, literary agents, translators, authors and editors from India and abroad for business opportunities. 

During the event, the publishers interact with each other, share their interests, negotiate and discuss about selling or buying copyrights.

The platform helps participants present their products and ideas to each other, and transfer rights of books available in English, Hindi, and other Indian and foreign languages. This year, more than 60 publishers from India and abroad including China, Egypt, France, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE and USA have participated in the event.

THE EVENT

The fair hosts the New Delhi Rights Table, a two-day event that provides a platform to publishers, literary agents, translators, authors and editors from India and abroad for business opportunities. During the event, the publishers interact with each other and  share their interests

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