Sharjah: “Renewable energy has increased energy independence across the world and encouraged a shift away from fossil fuels,” noted South Korean specialist in sustainable development Tae Yong Jung in his talk, “A Global Perspective on Sustainable Energy” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is underway at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 6-17. […]
Chef Anna Haugh churns a classic Irish swede soup and can soda bread for connoisseurs and food lovers. Sharjah: The connection between Irish and Arabic cultures has existed through its languages and food, especially Ireland’s shift to meat from wild berries and vegetables, pointed out chef Anna Haugh as she churned out caramelised Swede and […]
Third board of directors meeting of Sharjah Book Authority is held on the side-lines of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair, exploring strategies to elevate Emirati publishing and expand cultural reach. Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired the authority’s third board meeting during the 43rd edition […]
Sharjah: The travelling troupe of artistes in the halls and lobbies is a popular feature of the Sharjah International Book Fair, and the 43rd edition does not disappoint. This year, children have been mesmerised by a globe that glides through the hall with an enchanting lady seated inside and waving at the curious onlookers. She […]
Sharjah: A Moroccan pottery workshop at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) proved to be a great way for young artists to get their hands dirty and create beautiful objects. Initially, there was slight hesitation, when the instructor asked children to touch the Moroccan clay. Within minutes the little ones, aged 5 to 13 […]
The 11th edition of the conference running alongside the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair has brought the best minds in library management and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into educational institutions. Sharjah: The 11th edition of the Sharjah International Library Conference is underway at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair […]
MOSCOW: The value of Russia’s gold holdings surpassed $200 billion for the first time ever in October, while bullion’s share in the country’s international reserves increased to 32.9%, according to the central bank. The Bank of Russia reported that the value of its gold holdings grew by almost 4% last month, breaking the record set […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of ransomware attacks targeting global healthcare institutions, which are placing vital healthcare services and patient safety at severe risk. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Friday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, underscored the urgency of confronting […]
ABU DHABI: The state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the State of Kuwait tomorrow, Sunday, November 10, constitutes a significant and new milestone in enhancing the fraternal and historical relations between the two brotherly countries, pushing them towards new horizons of constructive cooperation in all fields, thereby […]
Sharjah: The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) turned into an exciting playground for curious young inventors on Friday as they learnt all about combining art and science to build their own prototypes of LED-lit mini robots. Guided through the basics of electrical circuits and LEDs, young participants explored creative engineering in a fun, interactive […]
SHARJAH: The Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah recently unveiled a monumental achievement during a press conference at the 2024 Sharjah International Book Fair: the completion of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in the Arab world, consists of 127 volumes, documenting the evolution of Arabic vocabulary […]
