Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services is preparing for the eighth edition of the Al-Warraqin Used Book Festival. It is the largest and first festival in the United Arab Emirates, which has been held annually since 2006. The city offers one million titles of new and used books at nominal prices, with proceeds supporting services provided to students with disabilities.

Location: Palm Garden - Khalid Lake (Sharjah)

Date: 1 to 4 February 2023

Time: 10 am to 10 pm

The aim of the festival:

Enhancing the book's value and importance by encouraging reading and curiosity.

Strengthening the spirit of voluntary work among members of society of all ages.

Promoting cultural and social values among society's members.

Establishing entertainment and cultural activities that appeal to people of all ages and nationalities.

Focusing on the creation of persons with disabilities and other groups of children and youth.

Providing financial revenues for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services in an innovative way with moral and cultural returns.