Sharjah, The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking part in the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which opened in Sharjah, UAE, on November 1 and will run until November 12, 2023.
Ithra’s pavilion at the fair features its library, which is also accessible through virtual reality (VR) technology. Pavilion visitors have the option to register for Ithra’s digital library, which offers over 43,000 publications in both audio and visual formats in Arabic and English, along with access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines.
Free membership to Ithra’s virtual library allows users to easily access its books and publications through the “Libby” and “PressReader” applications.
The Ithra’s library has witnessed an impressive attendance rate, showcasing all its various services and features during its participation in the fair.
This comes as Ithra is the diamond sponsor of the Sharjah International Library Conference, organized by the Sharjah International Book Fair for the tenth time in partnership with the American Library Association from November 8 to November 10, 2023.
Source: Saudi Press Agency