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Exploring Irish-Arab connections through food at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair

Chef Anna Haugh churns a classic Irish swede soup and can soda bread
for connoisseurs and food lovers

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

The connection between Irish and Arabic cultures has existed through its languages and food, especially Ireland’s shift to meat from wild berries and vegetables, pointed out chef Anna Haugh as she churned out caramelised Swede and honey soup along with baked bean can soda bread at the “Irish Classics” cookery session during the 43rdSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) underway in Expo Centre Sharjah.

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Kanaf Higher Committee plans to strengthen child safety campaigns and boost institutional integration

During a Higher Committee meeting to review the centre’s performance and statistics

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

The Higher Committee of Kanaf Centre, the first-of-its-kind child protection centre in the UAE and the region, convened to review achievements and assess efforts to protect child victims of abuse and offer optimal support to them and their families. They also explored ways to enhance child safety awareness campaigns and develop communication and coordination between partner entities.

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“إصدارات متعدّدة اللغات في “الشارقة الدولي للكتاب” تُثري الوعي البيئي”

إصدارات متعدّدة اللغات في “الشارقة الدولي للكتاب” تُثري الوعي البيئي

الشارقة، 10 نوفمبر، 2024

يجدد معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب التزامه بقضايا الاستدامة والحفاظ على البيئة من خلال احتضانه لعدد من الإصدارات الهامة في دورته لعام 2024، والتي تتناول مختلف أبعاد القضايا البيئية، وتقدم حلولاً مبتكرة أساليب حديثة ومستدامة لمواجهة التحديات البيئية العالمية، انسجاماً مع جهود دولة الإمارات الرامية تعزيز التنمية المستدامة والحفاظ على البيئة للأجيال القادمة.

وتتنوع هذه الإصدارات بين كتب علمية وأدبية وإصدارات للأطفال، وتقدم رؤى وأفكاراً عميقة حول مستقبل الأرض ومواردها، ما يجعل المعرض منصة حيوية لنشر الوعي وتعزيز ثقافة الاستدامة.

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Content creator shares his perspective on social media mannerism at SIBF 2024

Palestinian content creator Faisal AlQedra’s Social Media Etiquette workshop at the Sharjah International Book Fair was an education on why and how one can be respectful online

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

At the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair, on Saturday, Palestinian content creator and photographer Faisal AlQedra captivated an audience of young children and adults with a workshop on “Social Media Etiquette Role Play.” Addressing an audience eager to better understand online behaviour, Faisal highlighted the importance of respect, responsibility, and reflection in navigating social media spaces.

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ICOM 2024 International Symposium Ignites Dialogue on Role of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities

Dubai, UAE, 10 November2024:Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture),in close collaboration with the UAE chapter of the International Council of Museums (ICOM-UAE), have announced the organisation of the ICOM 2024 International Symposium as part of the preparations for the 27thICOM General Conference: ICOM Dubai 2025.Held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), the event is hosted by the emirate under the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities’, reflecting Dubai’s position on the global cultural map.

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