Leadership
H.E. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri
Chief Executive Officer — Sharjah Book Authority
Leading the Authority’s mission across fairs, publishing and libraries — advancing the Arab book industry while preserving Arab culture and language.
- Role
- CEO
- Since
- 2014
- Based
- Sharjah, UAE
Biography
A Global PresenceAs CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, H.E. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri has helped establish a global presence for SBA — advancing the Arab book industry while preserving Arab culture and language.
Since 2014 he has led the entity behind the Sharjah International Book Fair, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone and the Sharjah Library.
Under his leadership, the Sharjah International Book Fair was recognised as the world’s largest book fair in its 40th edition — attracting 546 publishers and literary agents from 83 countries.
40th
Edition
Recognised as the world’s largest book fair.
546
Publishers
Publishers and literary agents in attendance.
83
Countries
Represented from across the globe.
Areas of Focus
Experience & FocusCultural Leadership
Driving Sharjah’s reading culture and its recognition as a global home for books.
Publishing Strategy
Building infrastructure that supports publishers, printers and distributors worldwide.
Global Partnerships
Forging ties with international fairs, publishers and cultural institutions.