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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Making his debut, Islam Fawzy says authenticity, not algorithms, is the heart of great comedy


 At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, the Egyptian creator reflects on spontaneity, simplicity and staying true to his audience in a rapidly changing digital world


Sharjah, November 14, 2025

Laughter and applause filled the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)’s Social Media Station as Egyptian content creator Islam Fawzy, one of the Arab world’s most recognisable digital voices, took the stage for his session, “The Art of Smart Choices in Comedy Content Creation”. With more than 5 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on YouTube, Fawzy drew a capacity crowd keen to hear how he navigates creativity, humour and authenticity in an era shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Technologies

du set to power world’s largest Autonomous Racing League with dedicated 5G+ Private Mobile Network

du Infra is set to deliver mission-critical connectivity for A2RL, supporting UAE’s commitment to autonomous technology leadership

Dubai, UAE, November 14, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced du Infra’s inaugural sponsorship as the leading telecommunications partner for A2RL, the world’s largest Autonomous Racing League. In partnership with Aspire, du Infra deployed a dedicated standalone 5G+ Private Mobile Network specifically engineered for high-speed autonomous racing vehicles, supporting the UAE’s vision to become the global leader in autonomous technology development and deployment.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

Authenticity and lived experience take centre stage in children’s storytelling at SIBF 2025

 At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, leading authors urge parents to model reading habits and allow children to explore books on their own terms


Sharjah, November 14, 2025

Stories resonate most deeply with children when they are rooted in truth and lived experience, agreed three celebrated children’s authors during a panel discussion titled “Turning Pages, Changing Young Readers’ Lives” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025).

Moderated by media presenter Lamya Tawfik, the session brought together Syrian-British author Nadine Kaadan, Angolan writer Ondjaki, and Indonesian author Reda Gaudiamo, who shared their views on authentic storytelling, cultural identity, and the importance of allowing children to develop independent reading tastes.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

SIBF 2025: Comics emerge as a cultural force in the Arab world, says top Saudi scholar

From childhood fun to cultural commentary, Dr. Hessa Al-Mufreh says comics are reshaping Arab storytelling


Sharjah, November 14, 2025

Comics have evolved in the Arab world from being a form of children’s entertainment into a tool for shaping cultural awareness and expressing collective consciousness, according to Dr Hessa Al-Mufreh, Professor of Literature and Criticism at King Saud University.

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Speaking at a session titled Comic books in the Arab World: A New Step Towards Cultural Enlightenment organised by the Saudi Pavilion at the 2025 Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), Dr. Al-Mufreh said that the art form now serves as a platform for defending social issues and engaging readers through the powerful blend of words and images.

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Technologies

PlanRadar Returns to Cityscape Global 2025 After Award-Winning Success in Construction Technology

Building on its 2024 Innovation Challenge victory, PlanRadar showcases digital solutions – including SiteView 360° AI-powered reality capture – shaping the future of construction and real estate in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

UAE – 14th November 2025 – PlanRadar,  the leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction and real estate projects, is proud to announce its participation at Cityscape Global 2025, taking place in Riyadh from 17–20 November 2025. Visitors can connect with PlanRadar at Stand H4 – F90, where the team will be demonstrating the latest platform features designed to simplify project management and support sustainable growth in the built environment.

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