Sharjah: In a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, visitors donned traditional Korean costumes as part of a unique Hanbok workshop hosted by the South Korea pavilion at the 42ndSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). “For all those interested in our culture, this was a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the elegance of Korean Hanbok through […]
Sharjah: A calligraphic handwritten Holy Quran weighing over 30 kilos is turning heads at the ongoing 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Jaleena, who spent more than a year working on the one-of-its-kind edition containing all 114 surahs spread across 604 pages, says this was her way of paying homage to Islam’s holiest writing. “I […]
Dubai: Mappala Vasudevan, a 65-year-old professional athlete continues to defy all odds to create history at the Open International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship in Dubai, UAE by winning first place in Javelin Throw and second place in Discus Throw. This isn’t the first time that Vasudevan has won medals in this Championship. He has been […]
~ A Wiz Films and KVN Production in association with Opus Communications, Kadak Singh is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury ~ Dubai: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announced its next direct-to-digital film, Kadak Singh. This will mark the second collaboration between national award-winning director, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and ZEE5 […]
Uhibbook Publishing paid tribute to the martyrs of Palestine with the names of over 6000 victims displayed at their stall. Sharjah: Book readers and book fair visitors usually always try to finish their book and stories but this year at Sharjah International Book Fair, at one stall, there are many unfinished stories of martyrs kids. […]
Bassem Youssef at SIBF 2023: Shares behind-the-scenes details of his viral interviews and about becoming a writer Sharjah: In a candid discussion on Friday evening at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), author and comedian Bassem Youssef revealed fresh, undisclosed details about his two viral interviews with Piers Morgan about the ongoing war in […]
Sharjah: Groups of young explorers are embarking on an exciting journey through time at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), as they partake in a captivating treasure hunt workshop, which is also leading them to uncovering ancient dinosaur species that date back millions of years. “So, this activity involves children literally digging up treasure […]
Sharjah: Emirati astronaut Hazza al Mansouri and his American counterpart, Sunita Williams, regaled a rapt audience attending “A Star in Space” session at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023) on Thursday evening. With accounts of their experiences in space and the plans of space-faring nations for future explorations of the Moon and Mars, the […]
A mesmerising fusion of “dragon fantesy” myth and artistry captivates visitors of all ages during SIBF 2023 Sharjah: In an attention-grabbing display of colourful theatrics, the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023) hosted the mesmerising spectacle known as “Dragon Fantasy,” which involved roaming performers dressed in a magnificent mythical dragon costume. Engaging with attendees in […]
Sharjah: During a session titled “Revealing the Enigma” at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023, internationally acclaimed author, Alex Finlay, shared invaluable techniques and advice for writers to create compelling mysteries and thrillers. Following the knowledge-packed session, Finlay also signed copies of his latest book, ‘What Have We Done.’ Alex Finlay, whose books […]
Sharjah: From plot twists to red herrings, crime fiction writers discussed the craft of keeping readers on the edge of their seats at a session titled “Crafting Twists and Turns” at the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Moderated by Michelle Halket, editor and publisher, the panel which comprised Ivy Pochoda, Noha […]
