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An early lesson in robotics and sustainability fuel children’s creativity at SIBF 2025

A hands-on learning project at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair teaches children how to make a robot that can act and think like a human


Sharjah, November 6, 2025

Young children turned robotic engineers as they crafted their own pet robots at a workshop titled “Build Your Own Robot” on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah.

The simple project using DIY kits was envisioned and supervised by Dubai-based Junkbot Robotics; since junkbots are easy-to-build robots that one can make using a simple circuit and some recyclable materials, it was not merely a training in engineering but a lesson in sustainability too. Participating children were provided cardboard material, crayons, colour pencils, scissors, glue and coloured ice-lolly sticks to decorate their pet robot. The cardboard was shaped into a box and each child drew a face and coloured the boxy pet. They were then given a microbit each to stick on the box and function as the brain of the robot in hand.

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World-famous Chef Alexandros Sperxos delivers a taste of Greece within the ‘Cookery Corner’ at SIBF 2025


Sharjah, November 6, 2025

The inaugural day of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 was filled with the irresistible aromas of the Mediterranean as the ‘Cookery Corner’ played host to a culinary masterclass with world-renowned Greek Chef, Alexandros Sperxos. In an immersive live demonstration, Chef Sperxos narrated a story of heritage, sustainability, and cultural connection, introducing a captivated audience to the authentic and modern flavours of Greece.

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Sharjah Ruler opens 44th Sharjah International Book Fair


Sharjah, November 6, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday, the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler; and Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority. The 12-day event is organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’, and runs until November 16 in Expo Centre Sharjah.

The Ruler of Sharjah was received by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the  Sharjah Finance Department; Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Seaports, Customs and Free Zones Authority; Sheikh Dr. Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office; Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Districts Affairs Department; Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments, alongside officials, intellectuals, authors and SIBF guests.

After welcoming the Guest of Honour delegation from Greece and other attendees to the 44th edition, His Highness The Ruler of Sharjah said: “I praise Almighty Allah and ask Him to forgive us all, to grant us strength and support to continue working towards what is beneficial and valuable for our great Arab and Islamic nation.”

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Building new publishing blueprint through 31 workshops during 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference

Industry experts move beyond talk to tackle foundational issues, from metadata to market development in exclusive and engaging workshops.

Sharjah, November 3, 2025

As a prelude to the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference has convened a global assembly of publishers from around the world; and beyond the grand speeches and keynote addresses, a different kind of conversation is taking place. As a major aspect of the first day of the conference, 31 dedicated roundtable workshops have been curated and led by industry experts to facilitate concrete collaboration and the exchange of essential skills and knowledge.

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Bodour Al Qasimi: Our basic purpose is to make stories more accessible, diverse and human

During the opening ceremony of the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference

  • The three-day international conference features 1,258 publishers from 116 countries.
  • 31 workshops addressing key challenges and possible solutions in publishing.
  • New addition of the ‘Boardroom Exchange’ to facilitate meetings between industry leaders and international participants.
  • ‘The Exhibitor Wall’, a dedicated space highlighting information about suppliers to the publishing industry.
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