Tag: Sharjah Book Authority

Global event highlights library industry through innovative sessions, networking and awards during productive two-day conference. Sharjah: The 10th annual Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in collaboration with the American Libraries Association (ALA), has offered key learning and networking opportunities to 250 participating librarians, academics, thought leaders, and other […]

Sharjah: Once again, the top brass of children’s and young adult literature from the region and around the world are coming together to inculcate a love for the written word amongst the young generations at the hugely anticipated 14th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) from May 3-14 in Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised […]

Sharjah: The breakout literary phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur, took to the stage at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair for an evening of honest conversation tracing her journey to becoming one of the world’s most renowned modern poets. Before the discussions commenced, Kaur also gave a spoken word performance, […]

Noted South Indian actor Jayasurya shared his thoughts on cinema and his career spanning 100+ movies during a session titled ‘From the Stage to the Silver Screen: Jayasurya and his Career in Retrospect’ at the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). State Best Actor AwardVellam, the movie adaptation of which earned Jayasurya […]

Sharjah: Schoolchildren at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair were delighted to meet and interact with the New York Times-bestselling author of the popular and hilarious Big Nate comic series, Lincoln Peirce, in a lively session, where the cartoonist/writer talked about his characters, the creative process, and his boyhood idol, Charles Schulz of Peanuts fame. […]

Sharjah: With more than 1.5 million titles on display at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the 12-day cultural extravaganza has titles for every niche and trend, including cryptocurrency, the latest disruption transforming all sectors. With cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies influencing markets worldwide, SIBF 2022 is educating visitors on digital currency with a plethora […]

Sharjah: Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood’s most popular actor and the face of Indian cinema is set to participate at the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair on Friday, Nov 11, at 6:00 PM. For the Bollywood star, whose fandom spreads across views in Europe, the Middle East, and The Americas apart from India, […]

Sharjah: The Child Safety Department, an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, is raising awareness and equipping visitors at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with the knowledge and skills required to preserve the safety of children and teenagers through a series of activities hosted at the annual fair that […]

Sharjah: Through an entertaining and inspiring talk at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), Lloyd Luna – Filipino motivational speaker, leadership coach, and author of 17 bestselling self-help books, took the audience on a journey of discovery, through the ups and downs of charting his successful growth. Addressing a large gathering at the ballroom […]

Sharjah: Young children at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair gained an introduction to the art of paper quilling, from the shapes that form the basis of design to the importance of colour selection and combination at an exciting workshop held at Expo Centre Sharjah. “All we need here is glue, paper and the quilling […]

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed a grant to restore and modernise The Gibran Museum in Bsharri, Lebanon. The funds will primarily be used to preserve the Museum’s art collections, including photographs, manuscripts, tools, books, and paintings, in addition to providing it with […]