Sharjah: Battle lines were drawn in Hall 7 of the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair, as the Sumo Robot Workshop combined learning with competition, teaching attendees how to create robots using Lego pieces, connect them with coded sensors, take their ‘Sumo” models into the ring and see who emerges as ‘Yokozuna, the grand champion.’ With […]
Sharjah: Popular writings are beneficiaries of good readership, marketing and promotion, as well as willingness to adapt to different markets, said a distinguished panel of authors and literary professionals during a cultural session at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. At the session titled ‘Attributes of Literature with Mass Popularity’ […]
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million to equip the emirate’s libraries with the latest titles from regional and international publishing houses that have a presence at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). This annual grant is […]
Sharjah: A special exhibit of extraordinary manuscripts copied from the Holy Quran, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries CE are currently on display at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair, which includes a rare genealogy featuring the family tree of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Visitors walking into the main atrium have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Sharjah: Tiny tots at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair can look forward to freely exploring their inner potential at the spacious Kindergarten of the Future, a bright, joyful and welcoming space where the little ones can unleash their creativity. Combining fun with entertainment and learning, the innovatively designed Kindergarten of the Future in Hall […]
Sharjah: During the third day of the world’s largest publishing gathering — the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) — a forum was held to discuss the relationship between the author and the editor and lessons learned within the space. The forum moderated by Layla Mohamed featured an esteemed panel of accomplished writers and publishers, […]
Sharjah: The Cookery Corner at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair came to life as multi-talented Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman prepared Cacio e Pepe in a flavourful creamy pepper sauce for a packed audience. ”I call Cacio e Pepe ‘childhood pasta’ as it is a small rice-like pasta and is mostly made for young kids,” […]
Sharjah: Uhibbook Publishing is an independent publishing house aimed at creating Books for Impact. They are a mission-based initiative that focuses on creating high-quality books that create positive social impact with local flavor and social connect. They support the local, UAE-based, authors community in their writing and publishing journey. They enable professionals to establish themselves, […]
Ohio: What is commonly called ‘the flu’ is actually a collection of potentially dangerous influenza virus strains that mutate over time, making it important to have an annual flu vaccination alongside practising everyday prevention techniques, such as proper hand washing, says an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic. “What all flu strains have in common […]
Dubai: To encourage high school students in the UAE to address the biggest challenges the world faces in their local and global communities, Crimson Education has launched a first-of-its-kind joint program with KidsforSDGs. Titled Crimson Young Pioneers (CYP), the initiative supports participants aged 13 years and above in identifying, planning and implementing a social change […]
Dubai: Landmark Group announced that it will be launching the 13th edition of its annual social impact campaign, Beat Diabetes. The Group is set to host a series of Beat Diabetes activities this year starting November 12 two days prior to World Diabetes Day. The event will take place at Safa Park in Dubai to […]
