Interactive workshop explored the art of writing for different mediums, inspiring creators to embrace authenticity and experimentation

Sharjah, November 11, 2025

To the delight of the crowds attending the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), filmmaker, humorist, author, and content creator, Baron Ryan captivated audiences within the fair’s ‘Pop-up Academy’ with an interactive and inspiring workshop. Speaking to a busy hall of fans and aspiring creators, Ryan shared personal anecdotes, practical advice, and philosophical reflections on the evolving nature of storytelling across various mediums.

Interactive workshop at Sharjah International Book Fair turns the works of Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Kahlo into an exciting learning experiences

Sharjah, November 9, 2025

Young art enthusiasts at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) discovered the joy of bringing classic paintings to life during the Living Art workshop, where the world of French Impressionist Claude Monet met the imagination of children.

Led by artist and film production expert Sarah Mizhar, the session introduced participants to Monet’s Water Lilies before handing them black-and-white sketches to reinterpret in colour. Using crayons, colour pencils, and pink fabric flowers, the workshop participants recreated the iconic artwork in 3D, blending creativity with a touch of tactile realism.

Celebrated Brooklyn chef behind Woldy Kusina blends Asian heritage with global influences in a vibrant cooking demo, reimagining crispy garlic rice frittata with Filipino, Italian and American touches

Sharjah, November 10, 2025

Not many chefs can turn a humble plate of garlic rice and eggs into a story of heritage, migration, and identity, but that’s exactly what Filipino-American chef Woldy Reyes did at the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).

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.

The global creator who speaks 40 languages makes his regional debut at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, November 10, 2025

World-renowned polyglot Yuji Beleza, who speaks more than 40 languages fluently, told audiences at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) that this marks his first visit to Sharjah and the wider region, and that he is already working on adding Arabic to his linguistic repertoire.