The magnetic charm of wooden keepsakes and DIY workshops at SIBF 2025

Children unleash their creativity as they make wood tell stories through fridge magnets at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 10, 2025 

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, children are discovering the joy of storytelling through wood at the “Wood Tells Stories” workshop, where they craft their own fridge magnets. Designed for children aged five and above, the free and interactive session encourages creativity as young participants use child-friendly jigsaw machines to carve characters from white wooden pieces under expert supervision.

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GCC Companies achieve 30-second payroll processing with 100 per cent accuracy using advanced HRMS, reveals greytHR

November 10, 2025: Companies across the GCC region have experienced higher workforce management efficiency using advanced AI-powered HRMS, reporting 100 per cent accuracy and stronger compliance with GCC labour regulations, reveals a recent survey conducted by greytHR, the leading full-suite Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform. Notably, organisations with around 1000 employees could complete their payroll processing in just about 30 seconds using the innovative platform. 

Girish Rowjee, Co-founder and CEO of greytHR

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Dr. Siham Al-Arishi explores the portrayal of Middle Eastern women in translated literature at SIBF 2025

Renowned Saudi scholar and researcher leads a talk at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, highlighting the importance of cultural context in shaping global global perceptions of Arab women

Sharjah, November 10, 2025

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, academic and researcher in comparative literature Dr. Siham Al-Arishi discussed how literary translation plays a pivotal role in shaping the image of women across different cultures. Speaking at a seminar titled “Middle Eastern Women in Translated Novels”, moderated by Abdulaziz Al-Hammi, Dr. Al-Arishi reflected on how the depiction of Arab women in translated works often oscillates between reality, imagination, and inherited literary conventions.

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SIBF 2025: Authors call on parents to nurture a love for reading over screen time

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, experts highlight the role of families in building early reading habits through play, engagement, and awareness


Sharjah, November 10, 2025

Authors and experts in children’s development at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) urged parents to take an active role in nurturing reading habits in their children, warning that excessive screen exposure can diminish creativity, concentration, and imagination.

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Abdulla Al Hamed announces BRIDGE Alliance and its global Board of Directors to advance the future of the world’s content economy

UAE-based BRIDGE Alliance launches as a global ecosystem uniting leaders
from government, business, technology and culture

  • Announcement made at the inaugural meeting of the BRIDGE Alliance Board of Directors in Abu Dhabi.
  • Alliance established as an inclusive global ecosystem to advance the future of media, content and entertainment.
  • Alliance aims to build a global ecosystem where media, content and entertainment interact with investment, finance and decision making platforms
  • The board unites global leaders from government, technology, business and culture to advance the future of the world’s content economy.
  • First major initiative, BRIDGE Summit 2025, set to welcome 60,000+ participants, 400 speakers and 300 exhibitors this December at ADNEC
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