Stories have survived centuries of change, adapting to new audiences, technologies and ways of communicating. But with shrinking attention spans, declining reading habits and education systems increasingly focused on science and technology, is storytelling losing its place in contemporary life? At the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), a panel titled ‘Who Is Killing […]

The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur), an initiative established by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), is highlighting to the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026) visitors opportunities to establish, develop and expand publishing businesses. Created to support publishers and strengthen the long-term sustainability of […]

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026. For the third quarter ending September 30, 2026, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 383 million, down 42 percent year-on-year, while […]

The highly anticipated Sharjah Stamp Exhibition returned to Sharjah Sharjah Mega Mall from November 4 to 8, 2026 bringing together collectors, historians, and cultural enthusiasts for a five-day celebration of history, art, and tradition. Organised by the Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) in partnership with Sharjah Mega Mall. The exhibition brought together participants from 11 countries, […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday morning the first phase of a project to develop and construct new road links between Sharjah and Dubai, aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion on routes connecting the two emirates. Dr Salah bin Butti […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is participating in the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority from 4 to 15 November 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a cultural and educational presence aimed at introducing visitors to its museums, collections and publications. Visitors’ experience at SMA’s stand begins […]

A holiday is something people save for, plan months ahead and often fill by the hour. Slow travel takes a different approach: choosing a place worth spending time in and allowing room to get to know it. That means fewer changes of base, more local exploration and closer attention to a destination’s people, food, history […]

Publishers examined opportunities to generate greater value from books through translation rights, screen adaptations and international sales across 30 roundtables on the opening day of the 16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), with more than 1,433 publishers participating in the conference. Held over four rounds, the discussions addressed rights […]

Ten Arab and international authors will explore the psychology of crime fiction, ethical dilemmas and storytelling techniques at the fifth Thriller Festival, taking place from 7th to 10th November during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Organised in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York and Capital Crime London, the four-day event at Expo Centre […]