Category Archives: Sharjah International Book Fair

“Abs are made in the kitchen”, says celebrity fitnessexpert Yasmin Karachiwala at SIBF 2023

“Abs are made in the kitchen”, says celebrity fitness
expert Yasmin Karachiwala at SIBF 2023

Her latest book The Perfect 10 is right for those who shun exercise because of time constraints

Sharjah, November 8, 2023

“Results are about how you feel –  are you waking up brighter, sleeping better, feeling less stressed or doing day-to-day tasks without groaning,” pointed out celebrity fitness coach Yasmin Karachiwala as she listed the benefits of keeping fit at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair.

Karachiwala, who has a fitness studio, was discussing her new book The Perfect 10: 10 minute workouts you can do anywhere with film journalist Manju Ramanan.

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Max Seeck tells students at SIBF 2023

Just write if you want to be a writer, bestselling crime fiction author Max Seeck tells students at SIBF 2023

King of Nordic Noir known for books like The Witch Hunter, The Ice Coven and The Last Grudge tells young attendees not to wait for the right time or the right story


Sharjah, November 08, 2023

It was an enriching morning for hundreds of students at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as they got up close and personal with bestselling Finnish author celebrated for his gripping and intricately woven crime novels Max Seeck.

During a freewheeling chat, Seeck brought the pages of his books to life, giving the young attendees a rare opportunity to explore the mind behind the many superhit mysteries.

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10th Sharjah International Library Conference

On the sidelines of SIBF 2023

Role of AI in enhancing visitor experience & library services discussed at 10th Sharjah International Library Conference

Library experts and stakeholders from around the world and the
convene for a dynamic two-day immersion into learning and networking

  • Ahmed Al Ameri: We have achieved significant accomplishments in emphasising the role of the library in building communities, welcoming over 700,000 visitors between 2019 and 2023 to our public libraries in Sharjah.
  • Emily Drabinski: It is a privilege to be in a place [Sharjah] that truly understands the transformative potential of libraries, [and] its role in cultivating environments conducive to reading.
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Kids of all ages dabble in pouring paint at SIBF 2023

Kids of all ages dabble in pouring paint at SIBF 2023

The enjoyable activity at Sharjah International Book Fair
allowed kids to experience the calming thrill of colouring by pouring paint


Sharjah, November 08, 2023

The Acrylic Pouring Bears workshop taking place at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 proved to be an exciting activity for both young children as well as teens visiting the 12-day book fair, which is hosting close to 1,000 creative workshops to spark the imaginations of the younger generation.

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باحثون وأدباء يؤكدون: العرب في الأندلس بصمات لا تمحى في الهندسة والزراعة والكيمياء والشعر

خلال ندوة لمجلة الناشر الأسبوعي في “الشارقة الدولي للكتاب 42”

باحثون وأدباء يؤكدون: العرب في الأندلس بصمات لا تمحى في الهندسة والزراعة والكيمياء والشعر

الشارقة، 08 نوفمبر 2023

أكد أكاديميون متخصصون بالشأن الأندلسي أن التأثير العربي في الأندلس لم يقتصر على الجانب الثقافي والأدبي فحسب، بل امتد إلى الجانب المعرفي الذي شمل مجالات علمية متنوعة، كالهندسة المعمارية وعلوم الزراعة والكيمياء، والتي أسهمت في تطور الحضارة الأوروبية، كما ترك العرب أثراً أدبياً بارزاً في مختلف أنواع الأدب، وخاصة الشعر الذي ازدهر بأساليب وموضوعات جديدة، ظهرت بصمات العربي عليها بكل وضوح.

 جاء ذلك خلال ندوة لمجلة الناشر الأسبوعي، تحت عنوان: “بصمة الأندلس.. أثر الثقافة العربية في شبه جزيرة إيبيريا”، التي نظمتها هيئة الشارقة للكتاب، ضمن فعاليات الدورة الـ42 من معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب، واستضافت كلاً من الدكتور والباحث محمود مقدادي، والدكتورة نويمي فيرّو، والباحث والشاعر خالد الريسوني، وأدارها الإعلامي والشاعر علي العامري، مدير تحرير مجلة “الناشر الأسبوعي”. 

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