As the UAE turns 50 this weekend, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) brings back its popular Classic Car Festival for a second edition, along with a fun-filled itinerary of National Day celebrations that citizens and residents will enjoy with their entire family at several Shurooq destinations in Sharjah. The 2nd edition of the […]

The 3rd edition of the Big Shopper Sale has begun today Tuesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The five-day event is organized by Liz Exhibition and sees the participation of major retailers and more than 100 of the world-leading brands in the field of fashion and perfumes, makeup, fashion and accessories. The mega sale exhibition […]

As part of the UAE Golden Jubilee celebration programme approved by the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee, the festivities start on Monday at Sharjah National Park, Al Dhaid, and Wadi Al Helo with a dazzling variety of heritage, cultural and artistic activities promoting Emirati traditions and heritage on this special occasion. Sharjah National Park will […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has won the Best Digital Banking Transformation Award at the 2021 Infosys FinacleInnovation Awards, confirming the strength and excellence of its digital transformation ecosystem. Efficient provision of banking services and products The Infosys FinacleInnovation Awards is a platform concerned with the global banking technology sector and recognizes financial institutions across the […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations (DGR), recently met HE Nathalie Kennedy, Consul General of the French Republic in Dubai, to explore ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and French cities, particularly in cultural tourism and the creative industries. The meeting, held in Sharjah’s House of Wisdom, also witnessed the […]

The ‘ICT Fund SEF Hackathon’, a special collaboration between the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), witnessed the shaping of the next generation of young entrepreneurs in the UAE at the recently concluded Sheraa Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2021, as more than 80 youth partook in an exciting […]

Curtains came down on the 5th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) on Tuesday after a packed, two-day programme that saw innovators, thought leaders and thinkers deliver real value to more than 4,000 young changemakers through engaging discussions and inspirational talks to fuel their journey of entrepreneurial growth. Delivering the concluding keynote address of SEF 2021, Lewis […]

Harnessing the power of the mind, getting into the habit of breaking fear, communicating with authentic confidence and more such sessions dominated the mental wellness and self-improvement space hosted by Mindvalley, at the two-day Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2021), which concluded yesterday (Tuesday) at Expo Centre Sharjah. Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, visionary and best-selling […]

The fifth annual edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), one of the largest events for entrepreneurs in the region, organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), concluded on Tuesday, witnessing a strong participation of attendees representing diverse nationalities and age groups brimming with bright ideas and conviction to shape a better world. Held at […]

The various immersive and non-traditional spaces for learning, sharing, creating and accessing knowledge at the House of Wisdom were showcased to the more than 4,000 young entrepreneurs, future founders and innovators at the fifth Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival who were encouraged to take advantage of the multiple learning facilities at the futuristic and cultural hub in […]

Local entrepreneurs attending the fifth annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2021) paid tribute to the opportunities and support system offered by the emirate for establishing and conducting business, with a special upvote made by female entrepreneurs. As part of a panel discussion ‘Coming home: Why Sharjah is the right startup hub for long-term thinking entrepreneurs’, […]

The ‘ICT Fund SEF Hackathon’, a special collaboration between the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), witnessed the shaping of the next generation of young entrepreneurs in the UAE at the recently concluded Sheraa Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2021, as more than 80 youth partook in an exciting […]

Under the directives and continued guidance of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah DigitalOffice (SDO), today (Wednesday) has launched ‘Digital Sharjah’, a smart application that seamlessly integrates a host of essential public services provided by different government entities and private sector companies on a single, […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that the construction progress of its AED 87 million Al Hira Beach project in Sharjah city has marked 90 percent completion and is scheduled to open for visitors and beachgoers early next year. Launched in February this year, Al Hira Beach extends over a 3.5 kilometre stretch […]

UAE-based CEOs and investment heads offered an all-round perspective on what makes effective leaders, and shared the secret to acquiring the best possible funding for business ventures, at the SharjahEntrepreneurship Festival 2021, on Tuesday. In a panel discussion ‘The untold truths about being a great CEO’, Nisreen Shocair, CEO of online fashion retail company Yoox […]

UAE-based CEOs and investment heads offered an all-round perspective on what makes effective leaders, and shared the secret to acquiring the best possible funding for business ventures, at the SharjahEntrepreneurship Festival 2021, on Tuesday. In a panel discussion ‘The untold truths about being a great CEO’, Nisreen Shocair, CEO of online fashion retail company Yoox […]

As the nation eagerly awaits to celebrate the national day holidays with their family and friends, Sharjah’s awe-inspiring leisure destination – Al Noor Island– has crafted a perfectly themed dining experience on its shore. Named ‘Arabian Night By the Bay’, the dining experience at the picturesque destination will be one of a kind escape from […]

The fifth Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2021) has demystified the concept of the ‘metaverse’, highlighting the boundless possibilities that emerge when the virtual and real worlds merge at an insightful panel discussion titled, ‘Reality Bites: Going Meta about the Metaverse’. The session staged at SEF 2021 on Monday, moderated by Anna Seaman, Co-founder of the […]

There are few start-up success stories that resonate in the region like Careem, which started in the UAE nine years ago and grew so huge that it was acquired by Uber for $3.1 billion in 2019, making it the first ‘unicorn’ in the Middle East. Its massive success served as a springboard for new entrepreneurial […]

Egyptian adventurers and athletes Omar Samra and Omar Nour offered a lot of inspiration and food for thought to current and future entrepreneurs today (Monday) on the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2021) stage, as they drew fascinating parallels between their transformational, life-changing experience rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to the journey of entrepreneurship. Speaking as […]

AXIS Dance Company, one of the USA’s most acclaimed ensembles of disabled and non-disabled performers,took to the stage last night at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). Under the artistic direction of celebrated international choreographers and directors Marc Brew and Nadia Adame,AXIS mesmerised SPAA’s audience with its theatrical storytelling, grace and endurance. Striking, beautiful and emotionally […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has announced that the iconic House of Wisdom has bagged three awards for excellence in design at the seventh annual identity Design Awards held at the Address Beach Resort in Dubai recently. Developed by Shurooq and designed by international architecture firm Foster + Partners, the House of Wisdom won the […]

under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized ‘Shams Business Matching’ today. The event was held at the Shams headquarters aimed at promoting the services delivered by companies registered in the Free Zone and […]

A transformational experience awaits attendees at the 5th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), which kickstart on Monday November 22 until November 23 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Look forward to 10 inspiring sessions led by some of the most sought-after names in productivity, personal growth and physical performance, courtesy of Mindvalley. Mindvalley, the world’s […]

The second edition of the Child Safety Forum, organised by the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), opened on Wednesday morning with Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SCFA, asserting that the “family is the compass guiding Sharjah’s journey of development […]

Just ahead of the World Children’s Day, a day marked annually on November 20 to promote international togetherness on improving children’s welfare, the emirate of Sharjah has reaffirmed its commitment to this common global goal and done the UAE proud by winning the prestigious UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) Inspire Award for the second […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival – organised annually by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has emerged as a game-changing catalyst in shaping the entrepreneurial mindset of the next generation of changemakers in the region. Since 2017, the vibrant, holistic programming of SEF has inspired a community of 13,000 innovators, and boosted the confidence of 94 percent […]

As the country gears up to celebrate the golden jubilee of the nation’s founding, the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee has announced a gala event to take the celebrations to greater hieghts–a joint concert by Emirati singing superstarsBalqees and Fayez Al Saeed atKhorfakkan Amphitheatre on December 1. The proceeds from the concert will be donated to […]

Kalimat Foundation, a UAE-based global non-profit, is marking five years of empowering disadvantaged and visually impaired children through books and literacy. Since being established, the foundation has transformed the lives of 155,749 young readers in 25 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America and continues to support both young refugees and the visually impaired […]

Hanadi Saleh Al Yafei, Director of the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has stressed that the safety of children, both online and offline, should be of a top priority for child-centric organisations and social entities around the world. With lifestyle changes leading to blurring of […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), has announced the details of the upcoming 2nd edition of the Child Safety Forum taking place on 17th November, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced plans to hold the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF 2021) on November 24 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. With the […]

Sharjah 24, www.sharjah24.ae, the popular UAE news website managed by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, is set to unveil the first edition of the “Local News Networks Forum — Role and Influence” on November 25, 2021, with the participation of leading local news networks, news portals and social media platforms. The first edition of Local […]

It was an inspirational night of great learning and motivation for hundreds of children, youth and adults who turned up to listen to life coach, Jay Shetty, on the final day of the milestone 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. The social media star distilled the timeless wisdom he imbibed as […]

The Labour Standards Development Authority in Sharjah (LSDA) has succeeded in having large numbers of workers attend the workshops in their languages ​​at the fortieth edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair. This was part of an ambitious plan of LSDA to share workers in Sharjah cultural activities, in coordination with the Sharjah Book Authority […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) is gearing up to host the second session in its flagship Shams Talks series virtually on Zoom platform at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 15, 2021. The discussion is titled ‘How To Grow Your Business Using TikTok’. Renowned experts in entrepreneurship are set to take part in the session, where they […]

The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Center for Family Businesses (NCFB), whose objective is to strengthen the role of family businesses in furthering the national economy and to increase their contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP. The MOU aims to promote institutional arbitration and increase its prevalence […]

Shimmering water creatures from the depths of the ocean ‘floated’ through the halls and aisles at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), bringing the magic of the ocean to visitors at Expo Centre Sharjah. Dressed in beautiful, colourful costumes and with bright glitter paint adorning their faces, the creatures on stilts stood tall above […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a partnership agreement with the Emirates Writers Union (EWU) to organise literary events and launch cultural initiatives over the course of one year to enrich the knowledge of the Emirati community through poetry recital evenings, literary and cultural seminars, and forums. This partnership, that came into effect during […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) ballroom couldn’t hold another soul on Friday night. The sight was reminiscent of a sold-out rock concert with hundreds of fans stretching their arms out trying to raise their phones higher than their neighbour’s to get a better shot of the historic moment Trevor Noah walked through the […]

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has concluded its participation in the 40thedition of Sharjah International Book Fair(SIBF) where it networked with key Arab and international delegations to forge new commercial connections and discuss ways to support the publishing sector with industry stakeholders. The association’s activities at SIBF 2021 included hosting 14 book-signing sessions for 7 […]

The 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) gave children of all ages the opportunity to immerse in creative exploration in a safe and nurturing environment through artistic activities targeting various age groups. The workshop facilitator, introduced youngsters to a new technique of painting using coloured dots. In the ‘Dot Painting’ workshop, children aged 10 and […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) ballroom couldn’t hold another soul on Friday night. The sight was reminiscent of a sold-out rock concert with hundreds of fans stretching their arms out trying to raise their phones higher than their neighbour’s to get a better shot of the historic moment Trevor Noah walked through the […]

As the UAE gears for its golden jubilee celebrations, the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee has announced an 11-day cultural extravaganza to mark the nation’s remarkable 50-year journey dotted with memorable accomplishments. The cultural programmes will be staged across the emirate’s different regions from November 23 to December 3. Catering to all age groups and […]

“It is okay to fail but not okay to quit,” said Chris Gardner to a packed audience at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), while he laid out the blueprint for actioning a dream into reality. Discussing his new book, Permission to Dream, with Sally Mousa, the international bestselling author, entrepreneur and award-winning film […]

To what extent do literature and writings reflect our identity, and should writers and poets hold a mirror to the issues of society? This was the subject of an intense discussion at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) where panelists included Sultan Al Amimi, Emirati poet, novelist, and short story writer; Saud Al-Sanousi, Kuwaiti […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) received a high-level delegation from the Indian state Telangana led by Bhasker Reddy, President of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). The visiting delegation was received by HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, in the presence of representatives of companies […]

The array of attractive business set-up packages and incentives offered by Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFree Zone) to regional and global publishers at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) has generated a great response amongst stakeholders in the creative industry who have expressed their keenness on availing the comprehensive range of […]

Dressed in a multicolour ensemble, four performance artists roamed the halls and aisles of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah, as visitors looked on in wonder and amazement. The visual spectacle of a silent but fascinating cast of comic characters thrilled and delighted the SIBF 2021 audience who followed the performers […]

Passionate foodies are kindling their love for new recipes and honing their skills in the culinary traditions of diverse cultures at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair where a wide array of cookbooks are whetting the appetites and interests of beginners, professionals, and epicureans. Organised under the theme, ‘There’s always a right book’, the extensive […]

Love shouldn’t come in bits and pieces; it shouldn’t be the crust of the pizza but the whole pizza, noted Lebanese Canadian author and activist Najwa Zebian in a conversation with presenter Sally Mousa on ‘How literature inspires the empowerment of Women’ at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021). Zebian, whose fourth book […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, will showcase its latest A321neo-LR alongside the latest innovation, technologies and cabin configuration at Dubai Airshow 2021 from November 14 to 18. The carrier also unveiled a special livery on its Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft to commemorate the […]

Mobile phones and digital cameras have made taking photographs so easy that it is difficult to imagine the painstaking process involved in developing a photo in a dark room. In an era where filters are used routinely to pretty up a picture for Instagram, the younger generations may not have an idea about the great […]

Books in the self-help genre are wooing readers at the milestone 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where popular crowd favourites include books that touch upon aspects of health – both mental and physical. The surging interest in the expansive genre also begs the question, ‘Do self-help books help you become a better version of […]

A huge number of visitors were seen flocking to the 3rd “Adventure & Camping 2021” exhibition at Expo Al Dhaid, to take advantage of the attractive deals on the latest technologies, camping supplies and accessories, safari products, land and sea sports and hunting gear. The event, which runs until 13th November, is organized by Expo […]

Good novels will win end of the day, noted Saudi novelist Osama bin Mohammad Al Musallam in a panel discussion on ‘Novel Explosion’ and the growing ease of publishing novels, hosted at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). He was joined by Lahore-based writer and consultant, Awais Khan, and Egyptian novelist Noor Abdulmajeed. The […]

The Arabic version of a book containing100 Indian poems, some of which are thousands of years old, was launched during a ceremony on the sidelines of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. 100 Great Indian Poems – an anthology of poems written in 28 Indian languages including Kashmiri, Bengali, Tamil, […]

For the first time in the history of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), aspiring illustrators, designers and art directors have an opportunity to benefit from a series of free workshops and panel sessions as part of a dedicated Illustration Survival Corner. With multiple sessions lined up every day throughout the 11-day book fair organised […]

The 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is inspiring the next generation of engineers through a popular STEM-based workshop that aims to inspire creativity and challenge young minds in the basic principles of engineering and architectural processes. At the Keva Tower Challenge workshop, organised by Fun Robotics Center, young children of all ages are learning […]

Surging visitor traffic at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah, has prompted an ‘orchestra conductor’ to step in and direct the smooth flow of visitors at the fair’s halls and pavilions. Dressed in a bright ensemble, the ‘Event Commander’ from Netherlands-basedTukkersConnexion, appeared to have fled from her orchestra group as she […]

“Observe, Brainstorm, Research, Build, and Communicate,” urged Gitanjali Rao – a young 15-year-old scientist, innovator, and STEM promoter, as she shared her five-step formula for developing path breaking innovations with a large audience of students, youth, and adults at the milestone 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. Speaking to a packed […]

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah-based cultural initiative, facilitated a cultural discussion with leading Spanish, Emirati and Arab authors at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF),where writers highlighted that although traditional folk literature holds a special place in people’s hearts, it was time to make it relevant to keep pace with the needs of […]

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today announced strong financial results for the third quarter of this year ending September 30, 2021, despite the lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the aviation industry. Air Arabia registered a strong net profit of AED 209 […]

A global community of more than 300 library and information professionals from the region and around the world have reinforced their commitment to sharing ideas and expertise to learn from one another and to advance libraries to serve societies better at the8th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC),which opened today (Wednesday, November 10) on the sidelines […]

Pulse 95 Radio – Sharjah’s first and only English language radio channel – Is airing all the fun and excitement from the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair to its UAE audiences. Dubbed ‘The Heart of Sharjah,’ the broadcaster’s daily coverage of the world’s largest book fair themed, ‘There’s always a right book’, includes live broadcasts, […]

Making dog ears in books may be a habit with some but if you learn to make smart bookmarks that sit snugly in a corner of the page, reading is going to be a fun and welcome pastime. Trainers from Comme il Faut were at it again at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair […]

“Great storytelling can come from anywhere; it could be the UAE’s turn next to spin a global phenomenon” said Diego Ávalos, Vice President of original content for Netflix in Spain and Portugal, during a conversation with Javier Gómez Santander, head writer of Emmy-award winning La Casa de Papel, the iconic Spanish heist blockbuster, at the […]

Visitors to the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) were offered a deep understanding of how creative ideas can be transformed into successful projects as British historian David Charlwood and Emirati critic Dr Fatima Al-Maamari discussed ‘Ideation’ with moderator Dr Walaa’ AlShehi. “What is so important about ideas is how to take them forward to […]

An enhanced vocabulary, increased knowledge, better understanding of other cultures, and language skills are some of the benefits one’s child can derive from reading every day. Several parents visiting the ongoing 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), were busy choosing what is best for their children from amongst a whopping display of […]

One of India’s biggest sports legends, former Indian national cricket team’s captain and commentator, the outspoken Sourav Ganguly makes his debut appearance at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2021 on Saturday, November 13. Aptly title ‘Dada Unplugged’ (Ganguly is popularly known as Dada, or big brother in India and around the world), the session […]

Visitors to the 40thSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) got glimpses of the rich world of the UAE’s folk poetry presented by Emirati poets Zayed Al-Maisari and Abdullah Bin Salim Al-Ketbi, who recited some of their best works. The event – part of the 11-day book fair’s cultural programme and titled Beacons –saw Al-Maisari and Al-Ketbi […]

Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA),has launched a campaign themed ‘Vote for Sharjah, Vote for UAE’ as part of their participation at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), in Expo Centre Sharjah. The campaign is aimed at encouraging UAE residents to vote for Sharjah, […]

Usha, a Grade 7 teacher was as excited as the class of pupils she brought along for the ‘Drone Experience’ workshop held at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021). Run by Fun Robotics trainers Omar and Najat, who sportingly permitted each eager child to manoeuvre the drone, the workshop helped the students to […]

Chef Sherson Lian remembers peeling a lot of onions and garlic while he was growing up because his mother was running a small café in Kuala Lumpur and she often enlisted his assistance to prepare traditional pastes at home. It slowly formed his interest in cooking and made him the celebrity chef and television host […]

A bilingual dictionary in Spanish and Arabic is using the power of football to attract both young soccer fans and language enthusiasts at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) which runs its course at Expo Centre Sharjah until November 13. As part of Spain’s Guest of Honour programming at SIBF 2021, Maite Ventura, the […]

The 40th Sharjah International Book Fair was the meeting point for two renowned Algerian authors, Yasmina Khadra and Waciny Laredj,who shared their views on writing novels at a session titled ‘The novel and its elements’. The panel was moderated by Mohammed Majid Al Suwaidi. Initiating the session, Yasmina Khadra revealed that his real name is […]

More than 50 national library directors and senior staff from 20 countries in Europe, North America, Africa and the MENA region have come together to underline their commitment to innovation and adaptation to enrich their communities at the two-day National Libraries Summit, which begun today (Monday, November 8) at the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) HQ […]

Renowned food expert and Korean-American master chef who has made a name for herself across the UK and the US hosting her own TV show Korean Food Made Simple, was doing just that at the Cookery Corner of the ongoing 40thSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) – teaching avidly watching visitors to make simple Korean dishes. […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) recently hosted four jury members of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature in a panel discussion organised at the ongoing 40th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), to evaluate the submissions and winning entries ofthe 13th edition of the Award. The participants included Dr Bushra […]

Travel writers should ‘live the now’ and ‘expose their five senses to everything ’which will help them to notice things differently, advised Emirati poet Talal Salem at a panel discussion titled ‘The Peculiarity of Travel Literature’, held last night at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2021. Moderated by Dr Lamya Tawfik, the panel […]

The 3rd “Adventure & Camping 2021” exhibition will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, at Expo Al Dhaid and runs until 13 November. The five-day event is organized by Expo Al Dhaid with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and under the supervision of the Expo Center Sharjah. A considerable number of […]

Why do some social media channels that only disseminate important or useful information have no takers? Why do scientific and cultural videos often fall on the wayside with frivolous videos garnering millions of hits and views? At a discussion titled ‘Purposeful and entertaining content’, the Social Media station at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair […]

Thirty-eight publishing companies with offices registered in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), the world’s first specialised book printing and publishing free zone that also supports businesses from other sectors, is participating in the ongoing milestone 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021), which runs from November 3 – 13, in Expo Centre […]

Harsh Mariwala, founder and chairman of Fortune India 500 company Marico, and founder of Kaya Limited, unveiled his new book, ‘Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico’, at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), on 7 November at 8:30 PM at the Intellectual Hall. Invited by the SIBF to speak exclusively at one of its sessions […]

Wham! The balloons burst one after the other in the hands of the children assembled at the ‘Alice in Scienceland’ workshop at the ongoing 40th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Each young attendee was given a balloon, which they had to blow into as much as possible. Then they were asked to squeeze […]

Combining the limitless potential of technology and magic, Icelone, a brilliant young magician from Malaysia, put on an incredible spectacle with an immersive ‘Interactive Illusion’ performance at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah. Imagination, illusion, reality, and technology intertwined to breathe new life into book themes, graphics, and animations as the […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million for the purchase of new titles from both Arab and foreign publishers who have a presence at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) this year. This annual tribute is […]

Overnight success is nothing but 20 years of hard work, underlined Chetan Bhagat, bestselling author of 2 States and Five Point Someone in a freewheeling conversation with journalist, Nasreen Abdulla, at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021), which runs its course at Expo Centre Sharjah until November 13. The Indian author, who was […]

Numerous young students had fun learning new skills and broadening their creative horizons at the ‘Hidden Algorithms’ workshop, at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which runs until November 13 and carries the theme ‘There’s always a right book’. At the workshop, which is one amongst the dozens this milestone edition of SIBF is […]

The milestone 40th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has already welcomed thousands in its first few days – people from all age groups and nationalities have thronged to the fair to grab copies of the titles they want and discover new favourites from amongst the 15 million-plus books displayed under the SIBF roof […]

“A translator straddles two worlds; you have to function as two individuals at the same time,” said Lisa Ginzburg, Italian author and translator, at a panel discussion held at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair, where she explored some of the key challenges involved in literary translation in a discussion with Dr. Mohsen Al-Ramli, Iraqi-Spanish […]

The 40th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) taught young students with a passion for experimental learning that science can be weird, but quite fun too! The interactive ‘Crazy Science School’ workshop held at SIBF 2021 runs until November 13, featured an exciting round of questions and answers alongside practical experiments, resulting in yelps […]

Renowned Spanish guitarist Miguel Trápaga regaled visitors with this charismatic presence and mesmerising performance, held as part of Spain’s Guest of Honour programme at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) which runs its course until November 13 in Expo Centre Sharjah. The artist delighted visiting book worms, cultural enthusiasts and art lovers from […]

Celebrated Indian journalist Vir Sanghvi launched his autobiography A Rude Life: The Memoir in front of a packed house at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Saturday, November 6. The book, published by Penguin Viking and endorsed by the likes of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and Bollywood actor Shabana […]

What happens when one of India’s most celebrated poets time travels and jumps straight out of the 18th century to land in the present-day world? Pandemonium and laughter ensue, of course! This what a packed audience of theatre-goers discovered at the staging of one of India’s most popular comedic plays, ‘Ghalib in New Delhi’, at […]

Expo Center Sharjah, represented by HE Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of the Center, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences, and Board Member of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry “UFI”, participated in the 88th UFI Global Congress which took place in Rotterdam, 3-6 November. […]

Egyptian novelist Ahmed Murad and American author A.J. Finn revealed the bag of tricks thriller writers reach into to pen stories that keep their readers hooked till the last page at a compelling panel discussion titled ‘Create the Thriller’ at the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The panel was moderated by […]

An insightful discussion on ‘The Presence of Women in Literary Achievement’that addressed issues of representation and recognition attracted large numbers of women and girls at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair that continues its run at Expo Centre Sharjah until November 13. Members on the panel included Dr. Badriya Al Bishr, award-winning Saudi novelist and […]

Quitting the firecrackers, 300 youngsters and their parents from all over the UAE chose to celebrate their Diwali with the cracking Indo-Arab YouTube duo ‘Jordindian’ who lit up the Sharjah International Book Fair 2021 stage last night (Thursday) with their characteristic humour, conversation and an awe-inspiring performance. Two content creators – Naser, half Jordanian-half Indian […]

Children of all age groups are flocking to the Sharjah International Book Fair2021 by the hundreds – a delightful sight symbolic of the evident love of reading and literature the UAE and events like SIBF are successfully instilling in them. A quick walk through the Expo Centre’s halls with a question to these young readers […]

An open-air, urban exhibition at the 40thSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is taking visitors on an intriguing journey into the nomadic life of one of Canada’s most celebrated authors, Dany Laferrière, as it traces his path from a free-spirited childhood in Haiti where his artistic sense first developed, to a sudden departure to Montreal, the city […]

HE Ahmed bin Rakad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), received Egypt’s Minister of Culture, HE Dr. Ines Abdel Daim, at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which runs until November 13 in Expo Centre Sharjah. They discussed future prospects for cultural collaboration, including the launch of creative initiatives, in addition […]

An insightful discussion at the popular Social Media Station at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) took its young attendees by surprise as they were informed about how the psychology of marketing is used to influence their decision-making on a daily basis, especially regarding their purchases, both big and small. Led by Ahmed Alkhawaja, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced that more than 120 businesses, as well as entrepreneurs, had submitted their entries for the Sharjah Excellence Award 2020-2021 before the application deadline got recently expired. The award winners will be announced during a ceremony to be organized by the SCC at Expo Centre Sharjah […]

Was Mario Puzo – who wrote the iconic The Godfather in the 1960’s – more impactful as a novelist or as a screenwriter? Was the Nobel Prize winning Naguib Mahfouz – who published 35 novels, over 350 short stories and 26 movie scripts – a better author or a superior movie writer? These questions set […]

Sharjah, the 2019 UNESCO World Book Capital, has hosted representatives from most of the UNESCO-designated World Book Capital cities to reflect on their individual stories and discuss strategies to strengthen their legacy while sharing their experiences with future holders of the status. At the preliminary meeting of the Expert Group of the World Book Capital […]

A world where all nations are friends, or one where one emulates another’s successful model of peaceful existence was author Michael Anderle’s vision for the future, voiced at panel titled ‘Futuristic writing’, heldon Friday, November 5, at the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). “Our future can be unlimited if we chart […]

The lilting tunes and melodies of the European countryside resonated through the halls and walkways of Sharjah International Book Fair halls as an unconventional walking theatre with mechanical puppets in tow, roamed through the fair, much to the excitement of children and adults. The folk musical performance by the Barattoli band, with puppets that mimicked […]

Behind that larger-than-life persona that has taken the world by storm and redefined the comedy landscape, who is Trevor Noah? Get up, close and personal with ‘The Most Influential South African’ Trevor Noah, as the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the UAE and the region to hear how a humble, funny […]

What does it take to run a successful publishing house? A special workshop this weekend at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), provided the answer in the most interesting of ways to a workshop full of enthusiastic youngsters, as they got valuable lessons in the art and science of book publishing. Comme Il Faut, […]

Renowned Syrian chef and restauranter, Malakeh Jazmati, whetted the appetites of a packed audience of culinary enthusiasts, at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)’s extremely popular Cookery Corner. The stage was set for the Syrian version of the must-have regional treat for special occasions – the Maqluba. Jazmati, whose life as an asylum […]

The 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) has opened yesterday (Wednesday) with a tonne of activity that visitors of all nationalities and age groups can happily sink their cultural teeth into. Among the various offerings on the first day was award-winning Norwegian music artist and composer, Gisle Martens Meyer,who created unique […]

As the UAE prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this December, the upcoming Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2021) is set to take a closer look at the factors influencing the country’s start-up sector growth over the next 50 years. The event will see H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship […]

Fun and interactive workshops at the40th Sharjah International Book Fair which runs until November 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah, are giving children of all ages an opportunity to learn new skills and express their creativity. At the ‘Leaf Printing’ workshop, organised by Sara Mezher, an award-winning Lebanese filmmaker and creative workshop facilitator, children learnt the […]

By Bodour Al Qasimi, Honorary President of Breastfeeding Friends Society If you are a woman who has breastfed your baby, you will know that nothing beats the experience of meeting your baby’s gaze during this special time. The bond created is unique – a special divine language between mother and infant, without the need for […]

The 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has crossed a major milestone on behalf of the Emirati and Arab cultural world, as well as the region’s publishing industry, earning the title of the world’s largest book fair for the first time since its inception in 1982. This global recognition follows the success of one of […]

HE Ahmed bin Rakad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently received HE Miguel Esita, Spain’s Minister of Culture and Sports at Sharjah International Book Fair, which runs until November 13 in Expo Centre Sharjah. The minister’s visit is part of Spain’s participation in SIBF 2021 as Guest of Honour (GoH). HE Ahmed Al […]

How can we help our children move from the past to the future in a way that they carry their cultural identities and heritage with them? This was the central question at the ‘Past to the Future’ panel session held on Wednesday evening at the 40thSharjah International Book Fair. Deliberating on this pertinent question were […]

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, has visited the ongoing40thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), taking place until November 13 in Expo Centre Sharjah. His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah went on a detailed tour of the book fair, visiting a number of pavilions representing publishers […]

The sounds of chirping birds resonated through the halls of Expo Centre Sharjah on Day 2 of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as it transformed into a magical garden with ‘walking’ trees and plants, taking the visitors at the 40th edition of the fair by surprise. Several Spanish artists, part of the creative group […]

It was a 1906 Russian novel about revolutionary factory workers that first opened critically acclaimed Taleb Al Refai’s eyes to the world of other people’s lives and cultures. During an interactive session on the opening day of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair on Wednesday, November 3, the Kuwaiti novelist and ‘Cultural Personality of the […]

“I write as well as I can be truthful to the idea I want to put across; to make it beautiful,” said Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tanzanian writer and novelist and the 2021 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, while speaking to a packed audience at the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair that […]

After the resounding success of the debut edition of the SkillsExchange Programme by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), the entity is offering craftswomen in the UAE a unique opportunity to learn Pakistani embroidery skills from renowned designer Rizwan Beyg, and partake in a skills and cultural exchange […]

Visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2021are overwhelmed by the symbolic designs and images that adorn the book fair venues walls and walkways, celebrating the theme of its40thedition, ‘There’s always a right book.’ Images that spoke volumes piqued visitors’ interest while visually conveying Sharjah’s message to the world that every individual will connect […]

Italy opens strong at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with 12 publishers presenting their latest books on November 3-13, 2021 flexing its prowess in publishing and fortifying its cultural significance through print works. Italy enjoys a robust publishing sector with 78,279 titles published in 2019, including 8,569 titles (+ 8.7%) publishing rights sold on […]

A tiny tot walked up to the workshop trainer with an inflated balloon as the other participants and his proud parents applauded loudly and happily. This excited child was getting his first lesson in chemical experiments at one of the morning workshops designed for children, which along with an abundance of other cultural and educational […]

Sharjah Asset Management Holding, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, and the employees of all its companies and its markets celebrated, yesterday (Tuesday), the Flag Day, in a special event on this national occasion, organized in Souq Al Jubail, one of the company’s main projects, in order to promote the national identity and […]

The IPA’s Africa Publishing Innovation Fund (APIF) Committee has convened in Sharjah, UAE to discuss the projects that received funding from the APIF in the 2021 cycle, and explore ways to scale up and enhance these projects. Now in its third cycle, the fund is a joint initiative of the IPA and Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic organization, […]

Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently hosted more than 30 delegates representing a diverse array of industries from the Netherlands and Brazil as part of its ‘Women Invest in Women’ networking series aimed at forging closer ties, sharing knowledge, expanding business acumen, and exploring promising investment and […]

In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airlines and Group and chairman of Dubai Airports; FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, signed an agreement with Dubai South to […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SCCI) has discussed with Kazakhstan prospects of enhancing economic cooperation, developing trade relations and mutual investment. During a meeting held recently at Expo 2020 Dubai, Abdullah Sultan Al Owais,Chairman of the SCCI, explored with Malika Bekturova, Deputy Mayor of the Nur-Sultan city, avenues of cooperation and spoke about possible […]

Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently hosted more than 30 delegates representing a diverse array of industries from the Netherlands and Brazil as part of its ‘Women Invest in Women’ networking series aimed at forging closer ties, sharing knowledge, expanding business acumen, and exploring promising investment and […]

The undulating spirit of independent publishers and the current renaissance in indigenous storytelling were celebrated on the second day of the 11th Publishers Conference held in Expo Centre Sharjah today (Monday), ahead of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The second day of the conference was attended by Bodour Al Qasimi, President, International Publishers […]

Expanding on its commitment to continually support the development of regional and global publishing, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) is participating in the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) from November 3 – 13 in Expo Centre Sharjah with a packed agenda of meetings and activities to boost the development of […]

In line with its strategy 2021-2025, anchored on investing in the world-class infrastructure, and latest technologies on achieving digital transformation. The Sharjah Airport Authority has started implementing the “Passenger Flow and Queue Management” system, which contributes to enhancing efficiency in daily operations in the areas of check-in, security checks, and passports; as well as the […]