SIBF 2025: ‘Calm Corners’ workshop teaches kids the art of mindfulness

In the workshop, children explored yoga through storytelling, play, and gentle breathing, learning that calm can be fun too

Sharjah, November 10, 2025 

Amid the buzz at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, one corner offered young visitors a rare gift — stillness. The ‘Calm Corners: Mindful Moments for Kids’ workshop, led by UAE-based yoga teacher Lily, brought together movement, breath, and imagination in a delightful session designed especially for children.

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The magnetic charm of wooden keepsakes and DIY workshops at SIBF 2025

Children unleash their creativity as they make wood tell stories through fridge magnets at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 10, 2025 

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, children are discovering the joy of storytelling through wood at the “Wood Tells Stories” workshop, where they craft their own fridge magnets. Designed for children aged five and above, the free and interactive session encourages creativity as young participants use child-friendly jigsaw machines to carve characters from white wooden pieces under expert supervision.

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GCC Companies achieve 30-second payroll processing with 100 per cent accuracy using advanced HRMS, reveals greytHR

November 10, 2025: Companies across the GCC region have experienced higher workforce management efficiency using advanced AI-powered HRMS, reporting 100 per cent accuracy and stronger compliance with GCC labour regulations, reveals a recent survey conducted by greytHR, the leading full-suite Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform. Notably, organisations with around 1000 employees could complete their payroll processing in just about 30 seconds using the innovative platform. 

Girish Rowjee, Co-founder and CEO of greytHR

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Dr. Siham Al-Arishi explores the portrayal of Middle Eastern women in translated literature at SIBF 2025

Renowned Saudi scholar and researcher leads a talk at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, highlighting the importance of cultural context in shaping global global perceptions of Arab women

Sharjah, November 10, 2025

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, academic and researcher in comparative literature Dr. Siham Al-Arishi discussed how literary translation plays a pivotal role in shaping the image of women across different cultures. Speaking at a seminar titled “Middle Eastern Women in Translated Novels”, moderated by Abdulaziz Al-Hammi, Dr. Al-Arishi reflected on how the depiction of Arab women in translated works often oscillates between reality, imagination, and inherited literary conventions.

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