Culture & Education | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 5:25 pm

Experts Assessment on the Present and Future of Arab Publishing Provided to Conclude SIBF’s Professional Programme

The discussions on the second day of the 6th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair’s (SIBF) Professional Programme was dedicated entirely to understanding the Arab publishing market – recounting the challenges it faces today, notable advancements it has made in recent decades, and...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 4:18 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair… Passion for Knowledge Driving Development

Since its inception in 1982, Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has told an incredible story of development, advancement and growth. Now established as the third largest book fair in the world, SIBF has witnessed a huge transformation from its inaugural event through to its current 35th...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 1:16 pm

Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Center participates in the Sharjah Book Fair 2016

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) announced its participation at the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2016 (SIBF), as it attends the Book fair for the third year consecutively. The book fair is organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and runs 2nd-12th November 2016...

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Culture & Education | Monday 31 October, 2016 3:20 pm

Noura Al Noman to sign third part of her Sci-Fi Trilogy ‘Ajwan’ at Sharjah International Book Fair

Emirati science fiction writer Noura Al Noman will be signing copies of her new novel ‘Cydonia’ during the 35th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair. Taking place on Friday, November 4, the signing session will see sci-fi fans able to pick up a personalised copy of the third part...

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Culture & Education | Monday 31 October, 2016 2:37 pm

SIBF 2016 Commences the 6th Edition of Its Professional Programme

  In the fast-changing global dynamic of the publishing industry, the healthy coexistence of print and electronic media, and the role international collaborations can play in advancing their outreach within the Arab regions, was the cornerstone of day one’s discussions at the sixth...

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Culture & Education | Monday 31 October, 2016 2:31 pm

AUS signs an agreement with STEP Project

American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed an agreement with the STEP Project (Babson College, USA), making AUS the first university in the Middle East to be a part of an international consortium of universities studying successful entrepreneurial practices of family businesses over...

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Culture & Education | Monday 31 October, 2016 2:16 pm

HGTV launches in MENA, offering home improvement inspiration to beIN viewers

Leading U.S. home and lifestyle channel, HGTV launches in MENA on beIN pay-TV platform, for the first time tomorrow, alongside its brand new website that offers design tips and property advice designed specifically for the region.   The channel’s bespoke...

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Culture & Education | Monday 31 October, 2016 12:46 pm

Prepare for the U.S. election finale with Presidential-themed shows and movies only on OSN

  As the race to the White House comes to its 8th November conclusion, OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is the place to be for the most gripping real-life drama series to come out of the U.S. in decades.   Gear up for the network’s comprehensive live coverage ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 30 October, 2016 4:50 pm

Stars of Science Innovations Prove Popular with Audiences

Stars of Science innovations have sparked a groundswell of activity on the show's social media channels, driving interest in science and technology around the Arab world as the program enters this season's seventh week. Since launching season 8, the show has been receiving positive...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 30 October, 2016 4:41 pm

Sharjah International Book Fair to be Held under the Slogan ‘Read More’

‘Read More’ is the theme of this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the 35th edition of which opens on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah. The slogan was selected to be a concise appeal for everyone to further their efforts in picking up books, with the exhortation based ...

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