The travelling troupe of artistes in the halls and lobbies is a popular feature of the Sharjah International Book Fair, and the 43rd edition does not disappoint. This year, children have been mesmerised by a globe that glides through the hall with an enchanting lady seated inside and waving at the curious onlookers. She is […]

In a thought-provoking panel titled “Echoes of the Past: The Universal Language of Folk Tales and Historical Fiction,” celebrated authors Tahir Shah and Dr. AbdulAziz Al Musallam delved into the timeless power of folk tales and their continued relevance at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Moderated by Huda Al Shamsi, the discussion […]

“Renewable energy has increased energy independence across the world and encouraged a shift away from fossil fuels,” noted South Korean specialist in sustainable development Tae Yong Jung in his talk, “A Global Perspective on Sustainable Energy” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is underway at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6-17. In […]

Esteemed Bulgarian novelist, poet and playwright Georgi Gospodinov left his Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) audience enriched with reflections on themes that characterise his globally acclaimed works – memory, time and human resilience. During a dialogue with journalist Anamika Chatterjee, he shared his fascination with preserving memories, explaining, “In my writing, I aim to rescue […]

With a fusion of lively songs, interactive riddles, and captivating light displays, the Kuwaiti theatre troupe ALJ Sisters dazzled young audiences and families at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) with their engaging play, Traino. This unique theatrical experience follows three spirited girls on a magical train journey through multiple countries, promoting cultural […]

The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) turned into an exciting playground for curious young inventors on Friday as they learnt all about combining art and science to build their own prototypes of LED-lit mini robots. Guided through the basics of electrical circuits and LEDs, young participants explored creative engineering in a fun, interactive environment […]

If Aladdin rode a flying carpet in the Middle Eastern fable from the Arabian Nights or famed Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta crossed half the globe and wrote about his adventures, an intrepid girl was transported across the kingdom of Morocco and its marvellous cities in a modern-day Moroccan tale read out to young children at […]

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House of Wisdom (HoW) is gearing up to host the exhibition “Rumi: 750 Years of Absence…Eight Centuries of Presence,” in Sharjah, as part of the emirate’s preparations for the inaugural Tanweer Festival. Under the patronage of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Founder and Visionary […]

The 14th Sharjah Publishers Conference, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) ahead of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), has come to a successful conclusion, marking another impactful year for global publishing. This year’s event officially sponsored by Du, included 2,993 matchmaking sessions and 31 roundtable discussions and workshops, hosting 1,146 publishers and […]