Knowledge Without Borders participates in Sharjah Used Book Fair 2016

SHARJAH, 26th February, 2016 (WAM) -- Knowledge Without Borders, KWB, is participating in the sixth edition of the Sharjah Used Book Fair, taking place under the theme, "Knowledge Treasure" at Al Nakheel Park on Khalid Lagoon from 23rd to 27th February. KWB is donating 1,000 books of various genres to the fair, organised by the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, with the aim of promoting a culture of reading and encouraging the intellectual exchange of ideas among the people of Sharjah in order to enhance the culture of both the emirate and the UAE. Rashid Al Kous, General Manager of KWB, said, "Through our participation in the sixth edition of the Sharjah Used Book Fair, we want to spread the love of books and the culture of reading in the community, and advance thought and culture in Sharjah. KWB aims to make reading a daily habit and, more importantly, a hobby among the people of the emirate and this is in line with 2016 being declared as the Year of Reading in the UAE by the leaders of the UAE. Al Kous added, "Also, KWB is providing the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services with material and moral support by participating in the fair. All the proceeds from the sale of books will go to people with special needs. KWB will also have a mobile library where visitors will have the opportunity to browse and read books on display in a quiet setting. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/general/1395292058181.html