Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed al-Kassemi, the Ruler of Sharja, opened here last night the 26th session of Sharja book fair. More than 707 Arab and foreign publishing houses from 55 countries are participating in the show to display more than 100,000 titles . At the Saudi pavilion at the book show, al-Kassemi was welcomed by Dr Salih al-Jamil, the Saudi cultural attaché in the Untied Arab Emirates, and a number of officials Dr al-Jamil said 18 governmental authorities including universities are participating in the Saudi pavilion to display several scientific, literary, educational and social books . books. On the fringes of the book show series of cultural and literary activities will be organized.