Culture & Education | Friday 11 November, 2016 8:55 am

Authors and the Role of Critics Discussed at Sharjah International Book Fair

A panel at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) told the audience that critics can either add to the creative process or misuse their status for their own gains. Speaking at the session were Syrian novelist Dr. Shahla Ujayli, Dr. Rasoul Mohammad Rasoul, a member of the General Union of...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 November, 2016 4:30 am

Lughati Cup 2016 Results Announced

Lughati, the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting Arabic learning the smart way, concluded its inaugural “Lughati Cup 2016” competition yesterday, and announced the first, second, and third-place winners. The competition finale took place at the initiative’s booth set...

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Culture & Education | Friday 11 November, 2016 2:36 am

Visitors Take Home Signed Copies of Books by 16 Authors

The ’1001 Titles’ initiative’s stand at the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) was flocked by visitors to get copies of their books signed by their authors. The book signing event featured 16 popular Emirati and Arab authors, and a collection of 18 new...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 November, 2016 4:54 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair Entertains Visitors with Acts and Acrobatics on Stilts

Acrobatic troupe Saltimbanco Italiano have made sure they are the centre of attention for the hundreds of thousands of visitors that are attending the Sharjah International Book Fair, being held at Expo Centre Sharjah.   With acts and acrobatics on stilts and a constant stream of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 November, 2016 5:10 am

Over 1.3 Million Visitors Attend First Week of Sharjah International Book Fair 2016

Over 1.35 million visitors have attended the first week of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2016, with the footfall figures for the seven days since its opening on November 2 breaking all previous records. The 35th edition of the fair is proving to be the most successful yet in...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 November, 2016 4:06 pm

AUS celebrates wining first place at Emirates Foundation Social Volunteering Competition

American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated wining first place in the prestigious Emirates Foundation Social Volunteering Competition 2016 at the AUS Student Center today. The award was presented to the AUS Community Services at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi yesterday by His Excellency Sheikh...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 November, 2016 3:48 pm

Disney Voice Star Makes a Great Impression at Sharjah International Book Fair

  40 million YouTube hits for his renditions of hit songs including ‘Let it Go’ using 21 Disney voices, Brian Hull, had made massive impression on the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) being held at Expo Centre Sharjah between 2-12...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 November, 2016 9:42 am

‘1001 Titles’ Brings International Digital Publishing Expertise to the Local Market

The ‘1001 Titles’ initiative brought together publishers under the programme at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2016 to learn about the tools and methodologies will assist them in achieving their business targets while simultaneously promoting the rich Arabic culture...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 November, 2016 9:40 am

TV Chef Ghada Al Talli Cooks Live at the Sharjah International Book Fair

Egyptian-Jordanian TV Chef Ghada Al Talli delighted her fans during the Sharjah International Book Fair as they gathered to watch her live demonstration at the fair’s cookery corner.   Al Talli who specializes in cake frostings that use fondant frosting also enjoys cooking savory...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 November, 2016 3:46 am

Patrik Schumacher of Zaha Hadid Architects lectures at AUS

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has recently held a special lecture by Patrik Schumacher, Principal, Director and Senior Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, at the university’s Main Building. Schumacher has been leading the firm since Hadid's passing in April 2016. The...

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