The Sharjah International Book Fair workshop introduced young learners to the principles of mechanics through a creative blend of science and art

Sharjah, November 8, 2025 

The ‘Moving Ballerinas’ workshop saw a packed house at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), where more than 20 excited children came together to try a hands-on activity that explored the intersection of art and physics, with the young participants crafting ballerinas that could spin.

Led by trainer Cheryl and other support staff, the activity promoted learning across the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields. “We’re making a moving ballerina using a battery and a magnet,” Cheryl explained. “It focuses on motion, gears, and art in movement. The significance of this activity is that it links physics with artistic expression, teaching rotational movement and mechanical motion, while encouraging creativity, rhythm, and coordination.”

At the hands-on storytelling session by Junkbot Robotics, young creators explore how artificial intelligence can help build comic characters, colourful worlds and stories

Sharjah, November 8, 2025

The future of storytelling took a playful turn at the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as a group of curious young minds gathered for a storytelling workshop aimed at introducing the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students – some as young as four years old.

The “Writing Comic Strips with AI” session showed participants how to use AI-driven creative tools to generate ideas, design characters and help budding artists shape their own comic universes.

The 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair’s ‘Ink Your Thoughts’ booth at the social media pavilion
provides every visitor a unique opportunity to express thoughts and aspirations in total privacy 

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

“I wish I could get a PS5,” scribbled a schoolboy on the interactive storyboard that is a distinct element of the social media station at the 44^th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah. From cryptic notes about their school or favourite teacher to longer ones about why they love coming to SIBF, visitors including schoolchildren are making a beeline for the “Ink your thoughts” video booth where they can write their thoughts in complete privacy.

The Egyptian actor spoke about bringing Tolkien’s classic tale to life in Arabic and about how storytelling through sound can awaken imagination across worlds and languages

Sharjah, November 7, 2025

At the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), which is running until November 16 at Expo Centre Sharjah, die-hard fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless tale assembled for a session titled “The Lord of the Rings in Arabic: A Journey Through Sound & Storytelling.” Egyptian actor Mohamed Khamis, who narrated the Arabic audiobook edition of the classic, and discussed the experience of adapting the renowned literary work into an audiobook. Journalist Mohamed Abdel Rahman moderated the discussion.

From November 8–11, Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York will host 13 thriller icons through panels, workshops, and an original theatrical performance

Sharjah, October 27, 2025

Returning to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with its signature blend of suspense, intellect, and intrigue, the 4th edition of the Thriller Festival will take place from November 8 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Presented in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York, this year’s edition will feature 13 bestselling international and regional writers, screenwriters, and industry experts, uniting global voices in crime fiction, mystery, and psychological suspense.