Category Archives: Sharjah International Book Fair

Seasons come alive on stilts at the  43rdSharjah International Book Fair

 Visitors have fun interacting with members of the Cherry Family –
spring, summer, autumn and winter – roaming in the SIBF 2024 venue


Sharjah, November 14, 2024

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” wrote English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in his poem “Ode to the West Wind”. But where can we see winter, spring, summer and autumn together? Come to the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which is happening at Expo Centre Sharjah, to witness the roaming show of The Cherry Trees and be awed by the four seasons walking around the halls and lobbies with children and adults milling around them.

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Robots’ day out at the 43rdSharjah International Book Fair

The Trends Research & Advisory pavilion at Sharjah International Book Fair has two robots that interact with the public and answer anything under the sun.


Sharjah, November 13, 2024

This is my first time at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), says Echo, the life-sized robot at the pavilion of Trends Research & Advisory, the decade-old research institution in Abu Dhabi exhibiting at SIBF 2024. The male-voiced Echo has a female humanoid robot called Moxy for company, much smaller in size and looking like a local.

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Global football icon Mohamed Salah to share inspiring journey from the field to the bookshelf at SIBF 2024

The Liverpool player will reveal the role of reading in shaping his career and personal life at Sharjah International Book Fair on November 15


Sharjah, November 13, 2024

Global football star Mohamed Salah is set to captivate fans as he takes the stage at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) on Sunday, November 17, at 7:00 pm in Expo Centre Sharjah. Known worldwide for his speed, precision, and resilience on the pitch, Salah will discuss how reading and learning have been pivotal to his success, underscoring the importance of mental pursuits alongside athletic ambition. This exclusive event offers a unique chance for fans to hear Salah’s story and learn how his passion for books has shaped his journey beyond the stadium.

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Nutrition experts prescribe mindfulness in eating to stay healthyat Sharjah International Book Fair 2024

Dr Lynn Rossy from the US and Dr Nilly Shams from Egypt laud
the Mediterranean diet as a healthy one


Sharjah, November 13, 2024

During a panel discussion at the 43rdSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Tuesday evening, renowned mindfulness coach Lynn Rossy and Dr Nilly Shams offered an insightful examination of how mindfulness practices can assist individuals in cultivating a healthier relationship with food.

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Sharjah Literary Agency powers Arabic literature’sglobal reach at SIBF 2024

SLA highlights its mission to connect Arabic authors with international markets, championing copyright management and global visibility at the Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 00, 2024

At the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), Tamer Said, Director of the Sharjah Literary Agency (SLA), introduced the agency’s extensive services aimed at enhancing the visibility and reach of Arabic literature worldwide, detailing its role in supporting and bridging Arabic authors and publishers with international markets.

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