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9/10/25, 2:40 PM Ajman to host world’s largest book fair | MEO
The exhibition is held in cooperation with the Government of Ajman, and with the support

of the Sharjah Book Authority In strategic partnership with the Office of Special

Educational Affairs in Ajman and the Ajman Youth Center.

The official announcement came during a press conference held yesterday at the Ajman

Youth Center. Representatives of the Ajman government, the Tourism Development
Department, and a number of publishers were present.

Mahmoud Khalil Al Hashemi, Director General of the Tourism Development Department

in Ajman, stressed that hosting the exhibition reflects the emirate’s commitment to

supporting culture and knowledge and promoting reading in society.

For his part, Andrew Yap, founder of the exhibition, pointed out that the goal of “Big Bad
Wolf” is to make reading accessible to everyone around the world.

He considered that books are not a luxury, but a right for everyone.

The “Big Bad Wolf” initiative was launched in 2009. It expanded to include more than 50
cities in 17 countries. This is with the aim of promoting literacy and spreading the culture

of reading.

Ajman is its 51st stop in the Middle East, offering a unique experience for book lovers of

all ages with a wide selection of books in various fields, from fiction and science to

children’s books and self-development.

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