The 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is inspiring the next generation of engineers through a popular STEM-based workshop that aims to inspire creativity and challenge young minds in the basic principles of engineering and architectural processes. At the Keva Tower Challenge workshop, organised by Fun Robotics Center, young children of all ages are learning […]

Surging visitor traffic at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah, has prompted an ‘orchestra conductor’ to step in and direct the smooth flow of visitors at the fair’s halls and pavilions. Dressed in a bright ensemble, the ‘Event Commander’ from Netherlands-basedTukkersConnexion, appeared to have fled from her orchestra group as she […]

“Observe, Brainstorm, Research, Build, and Communicate,” urged Gitanjali Rao – a young 15-year-old scientist, innovator, and STEM promoter, as she shared her five-step formula for developing path breaking innovations with a large audience of students, youth, and adults at the milestone 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. Speaking to a packed […]

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah-based cultural initiative, facilitated a cultural discussion with leading Spanish, Emirati and Arab authors at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF),where writers highlighted that although traditional folk literature holds a special place in people’s hearts, it was time to make it relevant to keep pace with the needs of […]

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today announced strong financial results for the third quarter of this year ending September 30, 2021, despite the lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the aviation industry. Air Arabia registered a strong net profit of AED 209 […]

A global community of more than 300 library and information professionals from the region and around the world have reinforced their commitment to sharing ideas and expertise to learn from one another and to advance libraries to serve societies better at the8th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC),which opened today (Wednesday, November 10) on the sidelines […]

Pulse 95 Radio – Sharjah’s first and only English language radio channel – Is airing all the fun and excitement from the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair to its UAE audiences. Dubbed ‘The Heart of Sharjah,’ the broadcaster’s daily coverage of the world’s largest book fair themed, ‘There’s always a right book’, includes live broadcasts, […]

Making dog ears in books may be a habit with some but if you learn to make smart bookmarks that sit snugly in a corner of the page, reading is going to be a fun and welcome pastime. Trainers from Comme il Faut were at it again at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair […]

“Great storytelling can come from anywhere; it could be the UAE’s turn next to spin a global phenomenon” said Diego Ávalos, Vice President of original content for Netflix in Spain and Portugal, during a conversation with Javier Gómez Santander, head writer of Emmy-award winning La Casa de Papel, the iconic Spanish heist blockbuster, at the […]

Visitors to the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) were offered a deep understanding of how creative ideas can be transformed into successful projects as British historian David Charlwood and Emirati critic Dr Fatima Al-Maamari discussed ‘Ideation’ with moderator Dr Walaa’ AlShehi. “What is so important about ideas is how to take them forward to […]