The Poetry Pharmacy at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair prescribes poetic remedies for every mood

Sharjah, November 7, 2025 

At the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, held under the theme “Between You and a Book,” visitors can explore the Poetry Pharmacy. This UK-based interactive concept provides personalised “prescriptions” of poetry. Presented in small, elegant bottles with bilingual Arabic and English labels, each “dose” of poetry is tailored to the visitor’s emotional state, offering a thoughtful and creative way to engage with literature.

Performing under the12-day annual event’s Guest of Honour programme, Greek artists transform the book fair’s halls into a stage of song, poetry and timeless storytelling

Sharjah, November 8, 2025

For a moment the bustling halls of the Sharjah Expo Centre – the venue of the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) felt worlds away, one that belonged to the steps of the Parthenon or a moonlit square in Athens, where song, poetry, and passion intertwine most evenings.

The acclaimed chef returned to the UAE for the first time since 1997, sharing stories, spice, and soul at Sharjah International Book Fair’s Cookery Corner

Sharjah, November 8, 2025 

As aromas of cumin, paprika, and coriander filled the air, as Lebanese-Palestinian chef Hisham Assaad captivated audiences at the Cookery Corner of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) with a session that was equal parts storytelling and culinary art.