Category Archives: Sharjah International Book Fair

‘A wrong message spreads just as quickly as the right one; gen next creators learn how to become influencers at SIBF 2024

‘A wrong message spreads just as quickly as the right one; gen next creators learn how to become influencers at SIBF 2024

Session by Palestinian blogger Faisal Alqedra introduces essential skills required to create impactful for meaningful online presence at the Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 11, 2024

It was a day out for UAE’s next gen content creators at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Sunday as they learnt what is like to be an ‘influencer for a day’ as part of a social media workshop.

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House of Wisdom and ‘Majarra’ Team Up to Unlock 70,000 Knowledge Resources for Readers and Researchers

In the Presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi:

House of Wisdom and ‘Majarra’ Team Up to Unlock 70,000 Knowledge Resources for Readers and Researchers


Sharjah, 11 November 2024

In a key moment attended by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah has formed a strategic partnership with ‘Majarra,’ a premier platform for reliable and valuable Arabic content. This collaboration is set to deepen the ties between the two organisations and broaden access to essential knowledge resources for the entire community.

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Kids “Scratch” to rock at SIBF 2024 workshop blending music, coding and creativity

The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair hosts interactive workshops that make learning as fun as it is educational


Sharjah, November 11, 2024

Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) welcomed children to discover the art of music-making with a tech twist at its “Make Your Own Electric Guitar” workshop. This hands-on experience for children ages 7 to 13 combined creativity, craftsmanship, and the basics of coding, transforming simple paper templates into functional electric guitars.

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ALJ Sisters’ “Traino” play invites SIBF 2024 visitorson a vibrant, puzzle-filled journey across cultures

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

With a fusion of lively songs, interactive riddles, and captivating light displays, the Kuwaiti theatre troupe ALJ Sisters dazzled young audiences and families at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) with their engaging play, Traino. This unique theatrical experience follows three spirited girls on a magical train journey through multiple countries, promoting cultural harmony and coexistence through each stop along the way.

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Georgi Gospodinov at SIBF 2024: I aim to rescue forgotten moments, allowing readers to experience time beyond the present

Booker-winning Bulgarian author explores time, memory and the
human spirit during a Sharjah International Book Fair discussion


Sharjah, November 10, 2024

Esteemed Bulgarian novelist, poet and playwright Georgi Gospodinov left his Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) audience enriched with reflections on themes that characterise his globally acclaimed works – memory, time and human resilience.

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