In a strategic move to fuse the worlds of publishing and animation, the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) participated at the 15th International Publishers Conference this week. Drawing attention among the 1,300 publishing professionals from 116 countries in attendance, the SAC engaging booth served to promote the annual animation conference as well as identify and develop […]

Al Marwan Developments has launched its pioneering project, “District 11”, the UAE’s first smart work resort designed using artificial intelligence, setting a new benchmark for urban innovation and economic vitality in Sharjah and the wider UAE. The project embodies the future of integrated city living, combining advanced smart infrastructure with a human-centric design philosophy that […]

As a prelude to the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference has convened a global assembly of publishers from around the world; and beyond the grand speeches and keynote addresses, a different kind of conversation is taking place. As a major aspect of the first day of the conference, 31 […]

The Training Programme for Arab and African Publishers 2025 kicked off on Saturday, bringing together 161 publishers; including 75 from across Africa; along with authors and publishing professionals from around the world. The programme addressed key industry priorities, including managing audio content, building effective audiobook strategies, scaling family-run publishing businesses into international brands, and exploring […]

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has officially opened the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference, featuring 1,258 publishers from 116 countries; being held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 2-4 November ahead of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair. In her opening remarks, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour […]

BRIDGE Summit 2025, the inaugural edition of the world’s largest debut event for media, content, and entertainment, has unveiled its guest lineup with a second wave of global leaders in thought, creativity, and influence.This announcement adds major figures from government, philanthropy, and media to its already stellar roster, including HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al […]

Sharjah Museums Authority inaugurated “Native Plants in the UAE: The Roots of the Past to the Shades of the Present” exhibition at the Sharjah Heritage Museum, until April 30, 2026. The opening was attended by Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, and Maissa Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Museums […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced an expansion of transportation services from gathering points within Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman, for visitors travelling to the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025); running from November 5 to 16 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This expansion includes new bus and marine routes, increased frequency, and free onward […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Wednesday morning — in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) — the launch of the […]

Returning to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with its signature blend of suspense, intellect, and intrigue, the 4th edition of the Thriller Festival will take place from November 8 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Presented in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York, this year’s edition will feature 13 bestselling international and regional writers, […]