Popular Malayalam author Akhil Dharmajan shares his tumultuous journey to fame at the 43rdSharjah International Book Fair

The scriptwriter of an acclaimed survival drama on the Kerala floods, Dharmajan has written three novels that are bestsellers at SIBF 2024


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

Akhil P. Dharmajan, the acclaimed novelist and screenwriter in the Malayalam language from the south Indian State of Kerala, shared insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his journey from self-publishing to becoming a celebrated author at a session titled “Stories Beyond the Page” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) in Expo Centre Sharjah.

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Keeping up with the times, chefs at SIBF 2024 dish out recipes for the Instagram generation.

The Cookery Corner at the Sharjah International Book Fair brings culinary creativity to life with global chefs and bakers


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

In an age of endless online cookery videos and countless cookbooks, the allure of live culinary demonstrations remains unmatched. This was evident at the Cookery Corner of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where a packed audience gathered to witness Lebanese-American chef Edy Massih bring his signature flair to traditional recipes.

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Two dynamic young voices discuss evolution of Emirati literatureat SIBF 2024 reflecting on their personal journeys

Writers Khalid Almazemi and Hamdan Alamiri join moderator Waleed Al Marzooqi to explore how literature in the UAE is emerging in an era dominated by digital data and rapid cultural shifts


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) continued its celebration of literary innovation, spotlighting two dynamic young Emirati voices in a discussion on the evolution of Emirati literature.

The thought-provoking session, titled New Emirati Literature and moderated by Waleed Al Marzooqi, featured Khalid Almazmi and Hamdan Alameri. The duo explored how literature in the UAE is transforming in an era defined by digital data and rapid cultural shifts.

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SIBF 2024 workshops enable young artists to exploresustainability themes through their creative capacities 

Sharjah International Book Fair’s Illuminated Flower Garden workshop sparks young imaginations with eco-friendly art  


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

The workshop section at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has been abuzz with activity, captivating children day after day with engaging sessions that combine creativity, sustainability, and science. A standout among these was the “Illuminated Flower Garden” workshop, which invited children aged 10 and above to transform everyday waste materials into stunning works of art.

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Robots with big personalities spread joy at SIBF 2024

Slovakian performer Veronika Dokupilova and her mother Jaroslava bring colorful, interactive mascots to life, creating unforgettable experience at Sharjah International Book Fair


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

Visitors to the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) were in for a treat Friday as they got to meet and greet two friendly, gigantic robots roaming the halls and lobbies, spreading smiles with their cheeky personalities. But if you missed the show then fret not because the colorful, interactive mascots – one in cool blues and the other in perky pink – are all set to create unforgettable experiences for fairgoers until the last day of the fair on Sunday.

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