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Sharjah International Book Fair

Children reimagine Monet’s lilies in unique ways at SIBF 2025

Interactive workshop at Sharjah International Book Fair turns the works of Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Kahlo into an exciting learning experiences

Sharjah, November 9, 2025

Young art enthusiasts at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) discovered the joy of bringing classic paintings to life during the Living Art workshop, where the world of French Impressionist Claude Monet met the imagination of children.

Led by artist and film production expert Sarah Mizhar, the session introduced participants to Monet’s Water Lilies before handing them black-and-white sketches to reinterpret in colour. Using crayons, colour pencils, and pink fabric flowers, the workshop participants recreated the iconic artwork in 3D, blending creativity with a touch of tactile realism.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

Filipino roots meet New York flair as Chef Woldy Reyes brings fusion flavors to SIBF 2025

Celebrated Brooklyn chef behind Woldy Kusina blends Asian heritage with global influences in a vibrant cooking demo, reimagining crispy garlic rice frittata with Filipino, Italian and American touches

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Sharjah, November 10, 2025

Not many chefs can turn a humble plate of garlic rice and eggs into a story of heritage, migration, and identity, but that’s exactly what Filipino-American chef Woldy Reyes did at the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).

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Automibiles & Motoring

Changan Automobile and Yango Group Forge Strategic Partnership

Changan Automobile and Yango Group Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Smart Mobility Across Africa and the Middle East

Dubai, UAE, 10 November, 2025: Changan Automobile has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, marking a new milestone in Changan’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The signing ceremony took place at Changan’s Middle East and Africa headquarters, bringing together senior executives from both organisations.

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Technologies

Presight appoints Global Advisory Board members to oversee AI Fund and AI-Startup Accelerator program

  • Chaired by H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Vice Chairman of Presight
  • Includes top global tech investors Meng Xiong Kuok (MX), Founder & Managing Partner of K3 Ventures, and Jack Selby, Managing Director at Thiel Capital
  • Designed to create a multiplier effect for its AI startups and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global capital for AI innovation

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 November 2025 – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, today announced the formation of an international Advisory Board for the Presight–Shorooq Fund I and the Presight AI Startup Accelerator Program.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

SIBF 2025: ‘Calm Corners’ workshop teaches kids the art of mindfulness

In the workshop, children explored yoga through storytelling, play, and gentle breathing, learning that calm can be fun too

Sharjah, November 10, 2025 

Amid the buzz at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, one corner offered young visitors a rare gift — stillness. The ‘Calm Corners: Mindful Moments for Kids’ workshop, led by UAE-based yoga teacher Lily, brought together movement, breath, and imagination in a delightful session designed especially for children.

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