Eight African countries will participate in the 17th edition of Sharjah International Narrators Forum (SINF), organised by Sharjah Institute of Heritage.

The SINF will be held on September 25th to 27th, under the theme ’Biographies and Epics‘.

The African Countries include Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Mauritania, Ivory Coast and Kenya.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute of Heritage, said: The African culture is very diverse and consists of a mix of tribes, each of which has unique characteristics and will enrich the Forum.

He added that the SINF aims to emphasise Sharjah's cultural position, and its pioneering role regionally and golbally.