Experts from France, Italy, Spain and Czechia at Sharjah International Book fair’s Turjuman Award Seminar warn that using intermediate languages can distort meaning, style and cultural depth
 in literary translation

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

Can great literature survive the journey through a third language? That question anchored a spirited discussion on Thursday at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair’s (SIBF) Turjuman Award Seminar titled “Challenges of translation through intermediate languages”.

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Armed with frosting, fondant and a lot of frolic, children learn how to turn chocolate and vanilla muffins into edible ‘burgers’ as part of a culinary workshop at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair  

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

Laughter and the sweet aroma of freshly baked muffins filled the air at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair, as young participants rolled up their sleeves for a delectable “Burger Muffins” workshop, turning ordinary baked goods into creative, burger-shaped treats.

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At SIBF 2025’s Social Media Station, the duo with over 50 million followers shared their journey from injury to internet stardom, proving that real connection outshines chasing views

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

The ‘Social Media Station’ at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025 erupted with energy, swapping focused discussions for roaring laughter and applause. The source of the excitement? A masterclass session titled “Social Media Creators” featuring the globally-celebrated British entertainment duo, Woody & Kleiny.

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A visual masterpiece inspired by Sharjah’s beauty and Arab heritage Kalimat Group’s newly launched imprint presents high-end art books documenting Arab culture, architecture, and history through contemporary photography and design

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

Kalimat Group unveiled ‘Sarab’, its newest imprint dedicated to celebrating the Arab world’s artistic and cultural identity through visually striking, meticulously produced art books. The launch took place during the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, marking a new chapter in the publisher’s unwavering commitment to documenting the region’s creative and intellectual legacy.

Rooted in the idea of the desert mirage, where illusion meets reality—Sarab captures the interplay of memory, architecture, and beauty that defines Arab heritage. Each title blends evocative photography with thoughtful narrative to create immersive large-format publications that invite readers to experience the region’s history and aesthetics from a contemporary lens.

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