Category: sharjah International book fair

Sharjah launches ‘From Page to Screen’ initiative to adapt distinguished Arabic literature into television and film drama

In partnership with Sharjah Literary Agency, Cedars Art Production, and under the sponsorship of the Sharjah Book Authority, the initiative begins with five nominated works and a writer-training programme The first phase of the initiative will begin with the nomination of five distinguished Arabic literary works for television and film adaptation. The project will also … Continue reading Sharjah launches ‘From Page to Screen’ initiative to adapt distinguished Arabic literature into television and film drama

Bodour Al Qasimi witnesses the launch of ‘Sharjah: The Capital of Culture’ through a collaboration with luxury publisher Assouline

Multisensory book-launch highlights Sharjah’s rich heritage and global collaboration H.H. Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi: “Sharjah’s cultural journey continues to bridge heritage and innovation, illuminating the world through knowledge, creativity, and human connection.” Chronicles Sharjah’s transformation through seven chapters on architecture, art, education, environment, literature, museums, and craftsmanship. Features landmarks such as Heart of … Continue reading Bodour Al Qasimi witnesses the launch of ‘Sharjah: The Capital of Culture’ through a collaboration with luxury publisher Assouline

لجنة تحكيم “الجائزة الدولية لأدب الطفل”: النهوض بأدب الطفل يتطلب الوعي بالتفاصيل الدقيقة

خلال جلسة نقاشية في "الشارقة الدولي للكتاب 2025"   لجنة تحكيم "الجائزة الدولية لأدب الطفل": النهوض بأدب الطفل يتطلب الوعي بالتفاصيل الدقيقة الشارقة، 10 نوفمبر 2025، أكد عدد من أعضاء لجنة تحكيم "الجائزة الدولية لأدب الطفل العربي" أن النهوض بأدب الطفل يتطلب الوعي بالتفاصيل الدقيقة التي تصنع جودة الكتاب وتميّزه، مشيرين إلى أن بعض الأعمال الجيدة حُرمت … Continue reading لجنة تحكيم “الجائزة الدولية لأدب الطفل”: النهوض بأدب الطفل يتطلب الوعي بالتفاصيل الدقيقة

Despite global shifts, literature stays true to its cultural foundations, say writers and scholars at SIBF 2025

Sharjah International Book Fair panel brings together voices from Lebanon, Pakistan, Nepal and Syria to explore the ties between storytelling, identity and collective memory Sharjah, November 10, 2025 Novelists and researchers have stressed that despite the shifts brought by the digital age and globalisation, literature remains anchored in cultural origins and continues to express the … Continue reading Despite global shifts, literature stays true to its cultural foundations, say writers and scholars at SIBF 2025

Writers and photographers put Sharjah in focus through fine art booksDiscuss their collaboration on Sarab’s debut titles during a session at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025

Sharjah, November 10, 2025 Writers and photographers behind the debut titles of Sarab — Kalimat Group’s newly launched imprint described their works as definitive records of Sharjah’s identity, capturing the emirate’s architecture, culture, and landscape through a carefully balanced interplay of image and text. Their reflections came during a session held at the 44th Sharjah International … Continue reading Writers and photographers put Sharjah in focus through fine art booksDiscuss their collaboration on Sarab’s debut titles during a session at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025