The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU) will participate at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) from November 5-16, 2025 at Expo Centre, Sharjah (location map).

Visit us at Hall 6, Booth: O-41 to explore and purchase our publications and learn more about our academic programs, scholarly conferences, and upcoming events. Merchandise will also be available.

Book Conversation

As part of our program at SIBF, we will host a book conversation and launch of our latest Arabic publication, Jamal Mohamed Ahmed’s Complete Works – Volume 1, on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 8:30 – 9:30 PM GST at Forum 1, Sharjah International Book Fair.

The session will be conducted in Arabic and feature the following panelists:

• Albasheer Sahl Jumaa’ Sahl – Dramaturg and former Regional Minister of Education, El-Gadarif State (2002–2010)
• Dr. Lemya Shammat – University Professor and Writer; former Head of Languages and Cultural Studies Department, King Saud University, KSA
• Dr. Mohamed Abdulrahman Hasan – University Professor and Writer; former Assistant Professor of Linguistics, International University of Africa, Sudan, and former Associate Professor of Art Criticism and Humanities, Al Neelain University, Sudan
• Basheer Abusin – Poet and Researcher, with interests in Sudanese literature and culture; Editor of The Complete Works of Jamal Mohamed Ahmed

This first volume contains four books: Reflections on African Affairs (1969), On African Drama (1973), The Conscience of Africa (1974), and Arabs and Africans (1978). The panel will explore the literary, cultural, and scholarly significance of Jamal Mohamed Ahmed’s work.

Daily visiting hours for the general public are 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, except on Fridays (4:00 – 11:00 PM). The fair is open to all and free to attend.

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