True feminism is about freedom of choice, says Huma Qureshi at SIBF 2024 

Bollywood actress discussed her debut novel Zeba and engaged visitors in a thought-provoking conversation at the Sharjah International Book Fair 

Sharjah, November 11, 2024

Critically acclaimed Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi was at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) on Sunday, to give her fans a peek into her debut novel Zeba that tells the story of a female superhero in her 30s who is flawed, confused and directionless, and yet capable of doing heroic things.

During a candid conversation with Gulf News Entertainment Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan, she also shared insights on her creative journey, her approach to feminism, and her vision for the future of storytelling.

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Men behind Egypt’s highest grossing movie explore allure of Al Jinn in literature and cinema at SIBF 2024

Actor Ahmed Ezz and screenwriter Ahmed Mourad offer in-depth exploration of how the mysterious beings rooted in Middle Eastern folklore come to life in both Mourad’s novel Kira and the Jinn and its cinematic adaptation

Sharjah, November 11, 2024

Fans of fantasy, folklore and cinema got an exclusive opportunity at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to dive into the captivating world of jinn with renowned Egyptian actor Ahmed Ezz and best-selling novelist and screenwriter Ahmed Mourad.

The highly anticipated event, ‘Al Jinn in Literature and Cinema’offered an in-depth exploration of how jinn – the mysterious beings rooted in Middle Eastern folklore – come to life in both Mourad’s novel Kira and the Jinn and its cinematic adaptation.

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إطلاق ديوان “الإعجاز والإنجاز”

إطلاق ديوان “الإعجاز والإنجاز”

الشارقة، 11 نوفمبر، 2024

شهد الشيخ الدكتور خالد بن حميد القاسمي, رئيس الاتحاد العربي للشطرنج رئيس نادي الشارقة الثقافي للشطرنج رئيس جمعية الإمارات للإبداع ، إطلاق ديوان “الإعجاز والإنجاز ” للأديب والشاعر الدكتور محمد الصاحي الزعابي ، الصادر حديثا عن مكتبة الفلاح للنشر والتوزيع .

جاء ذلك خلال جولة الشيخ الدكتور خالد بن حميد القاسمي في معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب 2024 الذي تنظمه هيئة الشارقة للكتاب خلال الفترة من 06 إلى 17 نوفمبر الجاري في مركز إكسبو الشارقة تحت شعار “هكذا نبدأ”. الذي بات رمزا من رموز المعرفة العربية والعالمية ودليلاً ساطعاً على تنمية روح التسامح والتواصل المعرفي بين شعوب الأرض. 

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Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication explores SIBF 2024

The Kingdom of Morocco is celebrated as Guest of Honour of the ongoing 43rd edition


Sharjah, November 11, 2024

HE Dr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, visited the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) where he was received by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, and HE Ahmed Tazi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the UAE, coinciding with the celebration of Morocco as the Guest of Honour of the 43rd edition.

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Omar Khairat enchants audiences with his timeless compositionsat Sharjah International Book Fair 2024


Sharjah, November 11, 2024

Renowned Egyptian composer Omar Khairat made his debut at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), with an unforgettable performance. Appearing before a packed crowd, Khairat and his orchestra masterfully presented some of his most cherished works spanning almost five decades.

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