Social media outlets were now doubling up as a platform for aspiring writers to present their works and get feedback and interaction from the public, according to Emirati writer Salha Obaid. This came during a panel discussion titled ‘Living Examples’ that was organised as part of Sharjah’s programme as ‘Guest City’ at Moscow International Book […]

The Union of Russian Writers have met with UAE officials and Emirati writers representing Sharjah’s cultural delegation at Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019), at their Moscow headquarters. The meeting was held to share the highlights of UAE’s cultural journey with participating Russian officials, explore collaboration opportunities and strengthen relations between the two parties. The […]

A touch of Emirati flair has been added to Moscow’s merriment surrounding its 872nd birthday celebrations, witnessed by the Russian capital in the past few days. The rhythmic playing of tambourines and lively songs by the Sharjah National Band have walked Moscow’s streets covering key landmarks including the Moscow International Book Fair site, the Gorky […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced that it is aiming to attract more Russian visitors this year as an increasing number of tourists from the country continue to flock to the emirate to experience first-hand its world-renowned hospitality and unique cultural heritage. According to the 2018 figures released by SCTDA, Russian […]

Sharjah’s pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019) has been a hive of excitement and activity since the fair began on Sunday. Russian and international crowds are steadily streaming in to try out a colourful ensemble of traditional Emirati rituals put together by Sharjah’s cultural entities. Book lovers are taking their pick from […]

Four Emirati and Russian authors and expert researchers have analysed the long history of creative relationship between Emirati and Russian literature at a panel discussion, ‘Literary Creativity between Russia and the UAE’ held yesterday (Friday) at the ongoing Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019), which is hosting Sharjah as Guest City. Moderated by Emirati poet, […]

A first-of-its-kind initiative launched by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) to translate 59 books of Emirati and Arab authors into Russian came to fruition at the 32nd edition of Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF) 2019. A book signing ceremony was organised as part of Sharjah ‘Guest City’ celebrations at the book fair that runs till September […]

The ‘1001 Titles’ initiative by Sharjah-based cultural initiative Knowledge without Borders (KwB), organised a panel discussion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2019, titled ‘The role of 1,001 Titles initiative in promoting cultural diversity’ and held as part of the Sharjah ‘Guest City’ celebrations at the book fair that runs till September 8. Moderated by […]

Mikhail Shvydkoy, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation, inaugurated the Sharjah pavilion at the 32nd edition of Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019), which began yesterday (Wednesday). Sharjah is the first Arab city to have been conferred ‘Guest City’ status by Russia’s largest book fair, in recognition of the emirate’s leading […]

On the sidelines of the UAE – Russia Business Forum organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), the SCCI delegation, headed by HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, SCCI’s Chairman, held a bilateral meeting with HE Vladimir Platonov, President of the Moscow Chamber. The meeting […]