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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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Automibiles & Motoring

OMODA&JAECOO Celebrates 2,000 Car Sales Milestone in UAE

OMODA&JAECOO Celebrates 2,000 Car Sales Milestone in UAE with Exclusive One-Day Best Offer of the Year

Dubai, UAE – November 2025: OMODA&JAECOO, the innovative global automotive brand, has achieved an impressive milestone of 2,000 car sales in the UAE, less than a year after its official launch in February 2025.

To celebrate this achievement, the brand is introducing an exclusive one-day surprise offer — the best deal of the year — available at all six showroom locations across the UAE on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

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Automibiles & Motoring

أومودا وجايكو تحتفي بإنجازٍ بارز يتمثّل في بيع 2000 سيارة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وتقدّمان بهذه المناسبة عرضاً حصرياً ليومٍ واحد فقط يُعدّ الأبرز لهذا العام

أومودا وجايكو تحتفي بإنجازٍ بارز يتمثّل في بيع 2000 سيارة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وتقدّمان بهذه المناسبة عرضاً حصرياً ليومٍ واحد فقط يُعدّ الأبرز لهذا العام

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – نوفمبر 2025: حقّقت علامة أومودا وجايكو، الرائدة عالمياً بابتكاراتها في قطاع السيارات، إنجازاً لافتاً تمثَّل في بيع 2000 سيارة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وذلك بعد أقل من عامٍ على إطلاقها الرسمي في فبراير 2025.

واحتفاءً بهذا النجاح، تُقدّم العلامة عرضاً حصرياً ليومٍ واحد في صالات عرضها الستّ في مختلف أنحاء الدولة يوم الأحد 16 نوفمبر 2025، لتمنح عشّاق السيارات فرصةً استثنائية للاستفادة من أفضل عروض العام.

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