This is my first time at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), says Echo, the life-sized robot at the pavilion of Trends Research & Advisory, the decade-old research institution in Abu Dhabi exhibiting at SIBF 2024. The male-voiced Echo has a female humanoid robot called Moxy for company, much smaller in size and looking like […]

HE Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of Sharjah Digital Department, presents the “Technology Terms Dictionary” to HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority on the sidelines of the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair. The bilingual (Arabic-English) dictionary, developed by Sharjah Cybersecurity Centre, serves as […]

Noted regional content creator and social media influencer Raef Yousef informed and educated audiences with an insightful session titled “Keys to the Arabic Language” at the ongoing 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Held at the fair’s popular Social Media Station, the session explored the profound impact of Arabic on personal identity, […]

At the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), acclaimed author and chef Rohini Rana captivated audiences by showcasing her mastery of Nepalese cuisine. Her demonstration of mutton pulao and a yoghurt-based vegetable salad brought the rich flavours and techniques of Nepal’s royal kitchens to life — dishes that evoke Indian influences but remain uniquely […]

Young chefs visiting the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) kicked off their day with a unique culinary adventure, crafting chocolate kunafas in an interactive workshop designed to blend tradition with creativity. Held at the bustling Cookery Corner, the “Kunafa Chocolate Trend” session delighted schoolgoers as they explored a fusion of the classic Middle Eastern […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) stand at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair. His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Rashid Al Kous, the Association’s Executive Director. The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on the Association’s activities and […]

“Oil pipelines are the Silk Roads of the 20th century if you look at the huge amount of infrastructure in oil”, observed renowned author and historian Peter Frankopan during his talk “The Silk Roads: Weaving history through fiction and non-fiction” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Referring to the UAE and the Gulf […]

Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) is enriching visitors of all age groups coming to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) with an engaging lineup of more than 18 activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen a love for reading. Themed around three core pillars – Cosmos Organisers, Writers in the Spotlight, and Behind the Scenes […]

It was a day out for UAE’s next gen content creators at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Sunday as they learnt what is like to be an ‘influencer for a day’ as part of a social media workshop. Attendees of all ages joined to explore what it truly means to be […]

Renowned Egyptian composer Omar Khairat made his debut at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), with an unforgettable performance. Appearing before a packed crowd, Khairat and his orchestra masterfully presented some of his most cherished works spanning almost five decades. With each note, Khairat transported listeners into the heart of Egyptian cinema, where memories […]