A visual masterpiece inspired by Sharjah’s beauty and Arab heritage Kalimat Group’s newly launched imprint presents high-end art books documenting Arab culture, architecture, and history through contemporary photography and design

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

Kalimat Group unveiled ‘Sarab’, its newest imprint dedicated to celebrating the Arab world’s artistic and cultural identity through visually striking, meticulously produced art books. The launch took place during the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, marking a new chapter in the publisher’s unwavering commitment to documenting the region’s creative and intellectual legacy.

Rooted in the idea of the desert mirage, where illusion meets reality—Sarab captures the interplay of memory, architecture, and beauty that defines Arab heritage. Each title blends evocative photography with thoughtful narrative to create immersive large-format publications that invite readers to experience the region’s history and aesthetics from a contemporary lens.

With a team of 21 authors and 600 titles, the guest of honour at this year’s 12-day event is proving its literature didn’t end with the ancients

Sharjah, November 6, 2025

You may remember Greece for Plato, Homer and the myths that shaped Western thought but at this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the mediterranean country of Moussaka and Alexander is rewriting the script. As the Guest of Honour at the 44th edition, Greece is bringing a contemporary, diverse literary voice to one of the world’s largest cultural gatherings.

Lille street-theatre troupe Moz Drums brings 18th-century elegance and modern rhythm to the UAE’s biggest cultural stage

Sharjah, November 6, 2025

The rhythms of 18th-century Europe met the pulse of the modern Gulf as Moz Drums – a French Baroque-inspired street theatre troupe – brought a burst of music, light and some comedy on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 (SIBF).

Dressed like 18th century noblemen in white tricorne hats and painted faces for a perfect masquerade party, the quartet of Rémy, Lucien, David, and Antony marched through the halls and lobbies of the Sharjah Expo Centre, venue of the 12-day annual festival – beating drums to a mix of contemporary rhythms and Baroque melodies inspired by the famous artistic style that originated in Europe in the early 17th century and lasted until the mid-18th century.