Acclaimed novelists and storytellers from the Arab world discussed the art of turning the written word into film at a forum during the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 last night called “Screenwriting”. During the session, Jar Al Nabi, novelist and storyteller who has brought 12 serials and three books to TV and film, and Mohamed […]

The youngest Indian to have addressed the United Nations assembly in Vienna, Raj Shamani, inspired a packed forum last night at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019, and told the gathering of fans and students that it’s OK to make mistakes. Speaking at his session titled simply, “Hi, I’m Raj Shamani” the young man […]

Furthering its efforts to raise children’s and youth’s awareness about their rights, the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO), has presented a unique two-storey riddle-filled pavilion at the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), taking place until November 9 at the Sharjah Expo Centre. The pavilion’s maze design has a literary connection, inspired by a book […]

There is an exciting buzz in the air at Sharjah’s vibrant outdoor leisure destination, The Flag Island, as children and families throng in large numbers, and where the sounds of music and laughter, joy and happiness brought vibrant energy, that could only mean one thing – the much awaited ‘Evenings at the Island’ is back […]

In line with its commitment to provide a sustainable operating environment and facilitate setting up and the running of a business with relative ease, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ), the world’s first publishing and printing free zone, has signed an agreement with Al Khebra Labour Supply Centre, a subsidiary of the Administrative Services […]

International writing stars and authors of critically acclaimed, award-winning thrillers shared the secrets to their writing process and how to turn out bestselling novels at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019, during a panel discussion titled The World of Uncertainty and Thrill last night. Multiple prize-winning Swedish author, Jessica Jarlvi and critically acclaimed Steven […]

In conversation last evening at the Sharjah International Book Fair, Meik Wiking, the author of The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well, that put the magic of Danish living in the global spotlight, unraveled what lessons countries could take away from the Nordic experience, and how to create a little bit […]

Audiences joined the heroes Zing and Zong, a brother and sister team from planet Jaahrgon who crash landed on Earth, as they discovered the science that held the key to saving their threatened civilization. Bringing a specially curated science show called, “The Kids who Fell to Earth”, at the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF […]

Fresh, wholesome, healthy, rich and aromatic – the Middle Eastern cuisine’s profile has continuously been following an upward trek. Food blogger Zahra Abdalla of cookingwithzahra.com, cooked up a delicious middle eastern storm at the Sharjah International Book Fair. “Food is my artistry, my therapy and my joy. I love to cook, I love to eat […]

The 5th edition of Sharjah FDI Forum which will be held on November 11 – 12, 2019, will host a roundtable for the Dubai Financial Market to discuss IPOs and Opportunities in Capital Markets. The forum will also hold five workshops on the sidelines of the event that will be held at Al Jawaher Reception […]