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Renewable energy cannot meet excess energy demand, notes South Korean expert at 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair

It will however increase energy independence and help meet the net zero target.

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

“Renewable energy has increased energy independence across the world and encouraged a shift away from fossil fuels,” noted South Korean specialist in sustainable development Tae Yong Jung in his talk, “A Global Perspective on Sustainable Energy” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is underway at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6-17.

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Folk tales don’t die

Folk tales don’t die; they adapt to changing times & narrative styles, say authors at SIBF 2024

During a literary discussion at the Sharjah International Book Fair, authors talk about the enduring impact of traditional stories, calling them sources of inspiration that enrich societies and shape collective identities


Sharjah, November 10, 2024

In a thought-provoking panel titled “Echoes of the Past: The Universal Language of Folk Tales and Historical Fiction,” celebrated authors Tahir Shah and Dr. AbdulAziz Al Musallam delved into the timeless power of folk tales and their continued relevance at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Moderated by Huda Al Shamsi, the discussion highlighted how these narratives bridge cultures, transmit values, and build identities across generations.

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The lady in the mystic globe enchants spectatorsat the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair

Seated in a globe that glides through the passages, she interacts with her audience

Sharjah, November 10, 2024

The travelling troupe of artistes in the halls and lobbies is a popular feature of the Sharjah International Book Fair, and the 43rd edition does not disappoint. This year, children have been mesmerised by a globe that glides through the hall with an enchanting lady seated inside and waving at the curious onlookers.

She is the wise Mystic who beckons a chosen spectator to take a closer look at themselves on her magical handheld circus mirror, which transforms human features into curious shapes. Or she could choose another onlooker to open a jewellery box in her hand. Who knows what it will reveal? It could be an ancient scroll which has different proverbs about how we look at the world or see ourselves. Another lucky one shattered the huge mirror behind her in an amazing special effect.

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Bodour Al Qasimi chairs SBA board meeting, prioritizes digital transformation

Bodour Al Qasimi chairs SBA board meeting, prioritizes digital transformation to enhance Sharjah’s global literary influence

Third board of directors meeting of Sharjah Book Authority is held on the side-lines of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair, exploring strategies to elevate Emirati publishing and expand cultural reach

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 “أصوات شعرية من أربع بلدان عربية تلتقي على منصة القصيدة في “الشارقة الدولي للكتاب”

أصوات شعرية من أربع بلدان عربية تلتقي على منصة القصيدة في “الشارقة الدولي للكتاب”

 الشارقة، 10 نوفمبر 2024

استضاف معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب في دورته الـ43 كلاً من الشاعر الإماراتي إبراهيم الهاشمي، والشاعر الكويتي الدكتور مشعل الزعبي، والشاعر التونسي آدم فتحي، والشاعرة السورية إباء الخطيب في أمسية شعرية بعنوان «صوت الشعر»، قرأ خلالها الشعراء مختارات من تجاربهم الشعرية المتباينة.  

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