Debut performance at Sharjah International Book Fair enthrals audienceswith a masterful blend of comedy, suspense and cultural reflection

Sharjah, November 16, 2024

Merging comedy and horror is a delicate balance, but when executed with finesse, it creates an unforgettable experience. At the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), the Kuwaiti play “Al-Yathum” achieved just that. Debuting on Friday, the performance took the audience on a whirlwind journey of laughter, tension, and poignant social commentary, all while celebrating the rich cultural unity that defines the region.

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Turn your kitchen waste into culinary treasures :Chef Arina champions zero-waste cooking at SIBF 2024Sharjah International Book Fair attendees learn how to turn food scraps into gourmet dishes with Chef Arina’s expert guidance.

Sharjah, November 16, 2024

For Chef Arina Suchde, sustainability in the kitchen isn’t just a concept; it’s a lifestyle shaped by mindfulness and practicality. With over 16 years in the culinary industry, Chef Arina focuses on empowering individuals to embrace zero-waste practices at home. At the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), she brought her philosophy to life in a lively cooking session, crafting delicious dishes from kitchen scraps.

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The scriptwriter of an acclaimed survival drama on the Kerala floods, Dharmajan has written three novels that are bestsellers at SIBF 2024

Sharjah, November 16, 2024

Akhil P. Dharmajan, the acclaimed novelist and screenwriter in the Malayalam language from the south Indian State of Kerala, shared insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his journey from self-publishing to becoming a celebrated author at a session titled “Stories Beyond the Page” at the 43^rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) in Expo Centre Sharjah.

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The Cookery Corner at the Sharjah International Book Fair brings culinary creativity to life with global chefs and bakers

Sharjah, November 16, 2024

In an age of endless online cookery videos and countless cookbooks, the allure of live culinary demonstrations remains unmatched. This was evident at the Cookery Corner of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where a packed audience gathered to witness Lebanese-American chef Edy Massih bring his signature flair to traditional recipes.

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Writers Khalid Almazemi and Hamdan Alamiri join moderator Waleed Al Marzooqi to explore how literature in the UAE is emerging in an era dominated by digital data and rapid cultural shifts

Sharjah, November 16, 2024

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) continued its celebration of literary innovation, spotlighting two dynamic young Emirati voices in a discussion on the evolution of Emirati literature.

The thought-provoking session, titled New Emirati Literature and moderated by Waleed Al Marzooqi, featured Khalid Almazmi and Hamdan Alameri. The duo explored how literature in the UAE is transforming in an era defined by digital data and rapid cultural shifts.

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