The sizzle of frying paneer and the aroma of chilli-infused honey filled the air at the Cookery Corner of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) as New Zealand-based cookbook author Ashia Ismail-Singer took the stage to demonstrate her signature recipe Parmesan-crumbed paneer drizzled with hot honey. The dish, like the author herself, draws […]

A good twist is not about giving shock but is about emotion and should feel inevitable in hindsight, agreed British novelist Clare Whitfield and Emirati writer Talal Mahmoud as they discussed “The Unpredictable Factor: Twists, Reveals and Surprises!” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Moderated by radio presenter Louis Denham, the compelling session […]

New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump encouraged aspiring writers to transform personal experience and emotion into powerful fiction during an engaging, interactive session at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025). Speaking to a full house in a discussion titled Real Life, Real Stories: Your Journey into Fiction Writing, Jump shared how her […]

In a landmark move that strengthens integration between publishing and drama production in the Arab world, the Sharjah Literary Agency (SLA) has partnered with Cedars Art Production (Sabbah Brothers), with the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) as sponsor, to launch ‘From Page to Screen’ — a new initiative aimed at transforming outstanding Arabic literary works into […]

Authors and experts in children’s development at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) urged parents to take an active role in nurturing reading habits in their children, warning that excessive screen exposure can diminish creativity, concentration, and imagination. Speaking during a discussion titled “Juggling Between Books and Screens: How Can We Restore Balance […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million to enrich public and government libraries across the emirate with the latest publications from publishers participating in the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The fair this year […]

As part of its global mission to conserve wildlife and support sustainable environmental development, Sharjah Safari, operated by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah and recognized as the largest safari of its kind outside Africa, continues to strengthen its position as an international leader in biodiversity conservation through its participation in four […]

The spirit of global cultural dialogue was shining bright at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair as leading voices from Sharjah and Athens came together for a session titled ‘UNESCO World Book Capital Initiative’. Moderated by Amna Al Mazmi, Director of the Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment, the session explored how literature, reading, and cultural […]

Young children turned robotic engineers as they crafted their own pet robots at a workshop titled “Build Your Own Robot” on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah. The simple project using DIY kits was envisioned and supervised by Dubai-based Junkbot Robotics; since junkbots are easy-to-build robots that […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has inaugurated its showcase at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, marking its 20th consecutive participation and unveiling an impressive lineup of destinations and hospitality projects that reflect a bold and balanced vision for the future of global tourism, with sustainability, wellbeing, and cultural preservation at its core. […]