Fun, frolic and laughter enlivened the festive atmosphere at Al Montazah Parks as 5,000 children and families – many dressed in full cartoon character costumes, joined to ring in the 40th anniversary celebrations of one of Sharjah’s most impressive leisure destinations. With a daily roaming parade by ‘The Wizard of Oz’ characters, in addition to […]

The sixth annual Sharjah Library Conference opened today (Wednesday), and is being held in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), on the side-lines of the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2019). Welcoming participating delegates and visitors to the conference, HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), “We are […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is partnering with the Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (BBW) – popularly known as the organiser of the World’s Biggest Book Sale, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, to further expand the access of affordable books to all members of society in the Middle East and Africa regions. The two […]

Globally acclaimed children’s author, Elisabetta Dami, the writer of the hugely popular Geronimo Stilton children’s books, thrilled a hall packed with school kids at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 when she told them her next work would see Geronimo, the eponymous mouse from her most successful series, go on a world tour which would […]

Teaching a group of aspiring chefs and curious onlookers at the Sharjah International Book Fair (2019) about the Nepalese cuisine, was chef Pemba Lama who shared a few exciting twists to the number one vegetable crop in the world…potatoes or ‘batata’ as it’s popularly known in the Middle East. Whether mashed, baked or roasted who […]

As you enter the workshop room of the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair you see how children were learning to make masks, you stop at the doorway, stunned by several dragon and unicorn craft box heads ready to greet you. The workshop on day 5, called ‘Dragon Masks’, saw children letting their imaginations run wild […]

Popular throughout the Levant, and going beyond baklava when you think of Lebanese desserts, you might also be thinking of indulging creamy cakes and exciting puddings. But celebrated Lebanese-American guest Bethany Kehdy dished out a seemingly, sinfully tempting Chocolate Crumb Labneh Mousse, at the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair. Think of the summer fruits that’s […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019 hosted a session last evening titled ‘Bilingualism’, with speakers reflecting on issues like the need to advocate the knowledge of more than one language in order to foster learning, among future generations. It also pondered over the imminent perils visible in language hierarchy. Fabrice Juamont, author of The […]

An often overlooked aspect in the definition of what constitutes a healthy body is the state of the mind, as diet and exercise are thought of as the only tools of good health, opined a panel of experts at a discussion held at the 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair yesterday (Monday). Award-winning […]

Novice and new professional social media users got handy tips and advice on how to set up a social media strategy for themselves in practical terms at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 yesterday. Hosted by marketing expert Zyad Tarek, participants learnt the fundamentals of setting up a social media presence and what could be […]