Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Explorer has been awarded Best Local Publisher at this year's Sharjah International Book Fair.
Commenting on winning the award, CEO and founder of Explorer Alistair Mackenzie said: "Explorer has long published products from photography books, visitors' guides and maps for Sharjah and it's very exciting to be recognised as the leading local publisher. We look forward to working closely with Sharjah over the coming months while also extending our product line for the whole of the UAE."
Sharjah International Book Fair is one of the oldest and largest Book Fairs in the Arab world. Showcasing titles in Arabic, English and other languages, displayed by private collectors, publishers, governments and universities. The Book Fair takes place from 7th to 17th of November at Sharjah Expo Centre.
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Explorer was founded in Dubai in 1995 and has rapidly expanded its portfolio of complete residents' guides, mini visitors' guides, mini maps, maps and atlases, as well as lifestyle guides and photography books, covering the Middle East and beyond. Explorer also has a strong contract publishing arm comprising clients who benefit from their award-winning content and creativity. For more information log on to www.askexplorer.com
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