In a world that often rushes past its own meaning, Life’s Canvas invites readers to pause — to listen to the quiet dialogue between the heart and the divine. Written by Ukrainian poet Nataliya Serafymova, who was born in Jena, Germany and has called the United Arab Emirates home for the past eighteen years, this debut collection captures the sacred pulse of life through the lens of love, loss, and transformation.

For Nataliya, poetry is not merely an art form — it is a way of being. “Writing has always been my way of listening to life’s whispers,” she reflects. “It’s how I translate silence into words and uncover the sacred moments hidden in the everyday.”

The popular content creator advised youth to watch out for toxic relationships
and book heroes at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 8, 2025 

Relationships in novels, often presented as an idealised form of connection and emotional expression should be understood within its literary context and not projected onto real life, noted author, actor and YouTuber Prajakta Koli at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair that is underway at Expo Centre Sharjah.

The archaeologist shared the adventures and struggles that accompanied his numerous excavations and discoveries in the tombs of the pharaohs at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 8, 2025  

“My hope is to discover the tomb of Imhotep, the architect of the first pyramid, and the tomb of Queen Nefertiti,” said world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass during a fascinating session titled “Secrets of the Pharaohs” at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair that is underway at Expo Centre Sharjah running until November 16.

In a captivating interview with Emirati talk show host Anas Bukhash, the host and interviewer of #ABtalks, the archaeologist shared what he has learned from his numerous excavations and discoveries. Hawass who has played a key role in the establishment of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo near the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza enumerated his efforts to bring back prized Egyptian antiquities from other countries and museums.

Speaking at SIBF 2025, the Emirati screenwriter says authenticity, not imitation, drives international success 

Sharjah, November 8, 2025

Emirati author and screenwriter Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, said global recognition in art comes not from mirroring others, but from creating work that expresses who we are and shows what makes our experience distinct.

This came during a session titled “In search of the human”, part of the “Behind the scenes” initiative by Sharjah Public Libraries at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, which runs until  November 16 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Between You and a Book.”

The ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ author shares practical insights on mental fitness at the Sharjah International Book Fair with Omar Al Duri

Sharjah, November 8, 2025

For physical fitness, one might go to the gym – but where does one go to get mentally fit? That question framed a session at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where acclaimed psychologist and “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” author Dr Julie Smith joined wellness coach Omar Al Duri to explore how small daily choices can reshape mental health and redefine resilience.