Do you keep checking your social media profiles to see if your post has generated comments and get disappointed when it does not? Then, you need to learn the basics of social media storytelling, said social media expert Alexandra MAIA, founder and creative strategist, House of Social. She was leading a session titled ‘Tools for […]

In a virtual cultural dialogue session held at the ongoing 39th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), UAE writer Fathiya Al Nimr was in conversation with Spanish novelist Alex Chico to discuss how writers shift between fiction and nonfiction, and the challenges of doing so. The virtual session formed part of a series dedicated to enhancing […]

Comics, an imprint of Kalimat Group, has released two new titles at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020), which runs at Expo Centre Sharjah until November 14. AdatElaya, is the Arabic language translation of Slovenian silent bookKJE SI?, suitable for readers of all age groups. The story’s narrative created by author and illustrator, […]

Nine members of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) are showcasing 103 of their literary and scientific publications at the ongoing 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the theme ‘The World Reads from Sharjah’. EPA has chosen these member publishers, who each have less than 20 […]

Publishers from the south Indian state of Kerala continue their compelling presence at the ongoing 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with award-winning novels and some of the finest literary works ever produced in the state’s regional language, Malayalam. The vast diversity of genres available at the various stands located in Hall […]

In keeping with its commitment to support publishers and investors, and bolster the book industry, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ), has brought a brand new array of incentive packages and attractive services for its existing and potential clients to the 39thSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which runs till November 14, 2020 at Sharjah […]

What is the earth made up of? What happens to the food I eat? How is sound created? If you are at a loss to explain to your young ones the answers to these intriguing questions, help is at hand with a range of STEM-oriented books available for sale at the 39th Sharjah International Book […]

In a virtual discussion at the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), Wasini Al A’raj – Algeria’s most eminent novelist, short story writer, translator and academic, discussed the novel and its structure, and talked of how he supports and motivates young writers. “I celebrate unique talents, and I have encouraged many writers […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) has hosted visiting delegations of ambassadors, consuls, diplomates and State representatives of a number of countries to the UAE.Three official delegations representing the countries of Mexico, Canada and Japan were received by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at the Expo Centre […]

The impact of the community in shaping the creativity of authors and nurturing their talents was the focus of a discussion between Bahraini novelist Dalal Abdullah Yusuf and American author Tim Westover, at a virtual session held as part of the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The two authors discussed the […]