Whimsical animal puppets spring out of children’s handsat the 43rdSharjah International Book Fair

The workshop enhanced fine motor skills in children as they wove turtles and butterflies using yarn and sticks

Sharjah, November 17, 2024

A hands-on workshop called “Weaving turtles and butterflies” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair helped children hone their creativity, patience and attention to detail as they set about crafting turtles using easy-to-handle materials like yarn and colour pens.

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ECO WALK 2024 – A Momentous Step Toward a Greener UAE at EXPO CITY DUBAI 

Dubai, UAE, November 9, 2024 — Expo City Dubai provided a vibrant backdrop for ECO WALK 2024, uniting around 1000 attendees from across the UAE in a powerful demonstration of environmental commitment and community solidarity.

ECO WALK 2024 unfolded as an inspiring and impactful event, bringing together leaders, community members, and environmental advocates. It was a day marked by significant conversations, powerful messages, and a shared commitment to a sustainable future. Held at Al Forsan Park, the event celebrated the UAE’s green vision, supported by the nation’s new “Plant the Emirates” initiative.

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Sharjah Public Libraries showcases Amal Al-Sahlawi’s creative journey at Sharjah International Book Fair 2024

A celebration of poetry and originality under the Writers in the Spotlight programme


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

As part of its participation in the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) hosted Emirati poet Amal Al-Sahlawi for an inspiring session titled “Poetry as an Act of Illumination”. This session was specially designed under SPL’s Writers in the Spotlight programme to highlight exceptional literary talent and enrich the cultural offerings of SIBF 2024.

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Mansour, The Festival Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for The World’s Largest Ball Pit

  • Mansour, The Festival, powered by Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC) and presented by Solutions+, successfully set a Guinness World Records™ title for The World’s Largest Ball Pit on 14 November 2024.
  • The event, held at Zayed Sports City, featured a ball pit measuring 45 metres in diameter (1,590 sqm) and filled with approximately 2.4 million eco-friendly plastic balls, set to draw thousands of families and attendees from across the UAE.

Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 15, 2024): Mansour, The Festival has officially made history, breaking the Guinness World Records™ title for The World’s Largest Ball Pit. The successful attempt, powered by ADEC, took place on the evening of 14 November at Zayed Sports City and was verified by a Guinness World Records™ adjudicator on-site.

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Dr. Nada Jaber launches her acclaimed Arabic work on internationalmedia and cultural communication in English at SIBF 2024

Book’s sales proceeds from Sharjah International Book Fair will support underprivileged children through Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation The Big Heart Foundation


Sharjah, November 16, 2024

Building on the success of her acclaimed book International Media and Cultural Communications, Dr. Nada Jaber, a distinguished media studies researcher and author, has released its English translation. Published by Mosaic House for Studies and Publishing, the new version debuted during the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), responding to the demand from academic institutions, university students, and researchers in the media and communication fields.

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