In 2017, the Sharjah FDI Forum brought 4IR to the centre stage of discussions, informing regional and global investors, business leaders and policy makers on how investment cultures worldwide will undergo a revolution faced by the proliferation of rapidly advanced technologies like AI, robotics, IoT and blockchain. In its upcoming edition on November 11 – […]

People write because they are in love with the idea of watching words producing magic on paper. Attempting to convey the skills behind creating this magic to young writers, Deborah Reed taught children the basics of writing compelling stories at a workshop held at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2019). “Sentences that snake across […]

Guests and visitors at the 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair were treated to an explosion of Mexican culture as a group of dancers in long, brightly coloured dresses offered a glimpse into their riveting culture, and displayed their fleet-footed talents as they kept pace with the rhythmic beats of the band of […]

The experience of Muna Abdu Al Safari, Director of Thati Programme, in the human resources and career development sector involved interacting with staff and university graduates. However, it was only after many years at work that she realised she needed to get formal training. “My challenge was to learn how to communicate effectively with the […]

Pain is inevitable says Celine Santini, the author, blogger and personal-development coach who has herself been transformed by personal tragedy, audiences heard at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 last night. When explaining the story behind the origins of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken china and sealing the cracks with gold, she pointed […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said that UNESCO’s selection of Sharjah as a ‘crafts and folk art’ city for the Creative Cities Network is a global endorsement of the emirate’s decades-long emphasis on bringing generations closer to their heritage and national identity, and carefully […]

“Life sucks”, says anti-self-help guru, author and blogger Mark Manson, “what can I say – it’s a tough world out there.” This might not seem like sage advice that would propel anyone to international stardom and book sales of over nine million, but many in the auditorium of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 on […]

Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, also a popular crime writer and academic, was a big hit with her audience as she deftly demystified the world of crime and forensics with her intriguing and lighthearted banter, during a conversation last night (Friday) led by her publisher, Kevin Hanson, at the 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has allocated AED 4.5 million for the acquisition of a selection of titles, brought in by publishers participating at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2019). The initiative is carried out to action His Highness’s directives on continually updating the emirate’s […]

The Emirate of Sharjah represents an investment-conducive, business-friendly destination for many investors from all over the world for its robust infrastructure, streamlined procedures in addition to consistent, reliable and performant services. The business landscape in Sharjah is characterised by security, diversity and prosperity, underpinned by large market opportunities and solid business models. The Emirate is […]