The often ‘challenging relationship’ between Author and Publisher was up for debate at the “For Publishers’ Sake” session that took place at the Sharjah International Book Fair on Friday, November 2. Taking part in the panel were Writers and Novelists Alawiya Sobh and Amin Zaoui, and Poet Najwa Zebian and moderated by Mohamed Abu Arab. […]

In line with his ongoing efforts aimed at supporting the book industry, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a directive to allocate AED 4.5 million for purchasing new books from publishing houses that are participating at the 37th edition of Sharjah International […]

It is no less than a historic moment for lovers of the novel in the Arab world, now that one of English literature’s most poignant writings, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, is available in Arabic. The award-winning work of dystopian fiction is on the list of 11 new translations, which were released just a […]

The Snakes and Ladders workshop, organised during Sharjah International Book Fair 2018, saw schoolchildren take part in an educational literacy game that combines lessons in reading with the popular children’s board game, Snakes and Ladders. Choosing books in both English and Arabic, children took turns to read out loud, one sentence at a time, with […]

Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) is participating in the 37th Sharjah International Book Fair at the Expo Centre Sharjah from October 31st to November 10th. The Book Fair is organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). EPAA will showcase the Islamic Botanical Garden with samples and photographs of the plants, and a display of […]

Sharjah residents and visitors across the UAE looking for a fun and tranquil weekend over the kick-off of the winter season has set their calendars for one of the emirate’s outdoor food event, KSHTA, organised by The Flag Island (TFI) which has commenced on November 1st 2018. “KSHTA” has kicked off along the celebrations of […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion agency dedicated to the continued transformation and economic diversification of Sharjah, organised the Sharjah-India Business Roundtable on the side-line of the second day of Indian-UAE Partnership Summit at the Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, as part of India’s continued interest in the emirate’s diversified economy. The roundtable […]

During its participation at the India – UAE Partnership Summit 2018, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) revealed that the volume of direct trade between Sharjah and India represents 40% of the total volume of trade between the UAE and India. The SCCI also revealed that the volume of investment from Indian economic […]

The second day of the eighth Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference (Tuesday) saw a gathering of publishers and industry professionals from the region and the world focus on the importance of establishing a more competitive and autonomous education publishing sector, as well as highlighted latest trends in the  Arab and international children’s and […]

Mega Mall Sharjah has announced the launch of the 9th edition of the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition, which is being organized by the Emirates Philatelic Association during November 13-17, in cooperation with Mega Mall Sharjah. The exhibition will include the participation of a wide range of collectors, hobbyists and vendors of stamps, coins and paper currencies. […]