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).

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair cements its reputation as one of the world’s most beloved literary gatherings, drawing thousands of visitors from every continent

Sharjah, November 11, 2025

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) has transformed the Expo Centre Sharjah into a vibrant literary haven, uniting readers, writers, and publishers from every corner of the globe. As one of its largest editions to date, this year’s fair features 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries, hosting over 1,200 activities and events and welcoming more than 250 guests representing 66 nations.

YouSkilled Home’s fitness workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival blends movement, teamwork, and fun — turning exercise into an adventure for young minds and bodies

Sharah, May 4, 2025

Cheers, laughter, and high-fives filled the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025 as children ditched books and pens to take on the “Arena Warriors” challenge – a high-energy workshop inspired by a host of old school combat and non-combat sports.

Animator Maxine Toledo breaks down 3D storytelling for eager participants
at the 12-day annual festival’s Illustration Survival Café

Sharjah, May 4, 2025

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025 saw young minds light up at a hands-on CGI film production workshop. The session was led by Maxine Toledo, a 21-year-old animator and student at SAE Dubai, who shared the behind-the-scenes journey of her 3D short film King’s Crown – a seven-minute story about a hermit’s chance encounter with a lost child.

Children at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival use principles of physics to
turn recycled materials into car inspired by Carl Benz and sustainable innovation

Sharjah, May 4, 2025

At the bustling Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), the whirr of imagination and the hum of innovation were on full display during the “Internal Combustion Engine workshop”, on Wednesday. The popular workshop had two schools queued up for back-to-back sessions, where plastic bottles, balloon power, and bamboo axles came together to form working model cars.