Sharjah:Shafqat Ali Khan, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the UAE, inaugurated the Pakistani pavilion at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The event, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), is being held at Expo Centre Sharjah and will continue until 15th November.
According to Wam, Ambassador Khan emphasized the robust cultural connections between the UAE and Pakistan and lauded Sharjah’s efforts to bolster the publishing industry and promote cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange. He also urged the Pakistani community to cultivate a culture of reading.
During his visit, Ambassador Khan met with Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, to discuss the enhancement of literary and cultural cooperation between institutions in both countries. Additionally, he visited the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Foundation's stand, where Director Sheikh Ayman Hamdi Al-Akbari provided insights into initiatives aimed at preserving Islamic scholarly heritage and making original texts accessible to a broader audience. Khan commended the foundation’s work in showcasing the contributions of Islamic scholar Shah Waliullah Muhaddis Dehlvi and preserving the intellectual legacy of Islamic civilization.