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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’ the 44th Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair offers 12 days of panel discussions\, talks\, and interactive workshops with a lineup of authors\, creators\, and publishers. There’s also a full cultural programme of artistic\, theatrical\, and live performances. In total\, SIBF will have 1\,200 events and books from 2\,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries \nThe Republic of Greece\, previously announced as this year’s official Guest of Honour\, will deliver a programme centred around “edutainment\,” including book signings\, interactive workshops\, and performances. \nSaid Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi\, chair of the organising Sharjah Book Authority: “We take pride in the fair’s role as a global platform that places Arab culture at the centre of the human knowledge landscape. This year’s theme\, ‘Between You and a Book’\, underscores that the relationship between people and books is a continuous and reciprocal journey\, where readers not only discover new knowledge but also uncover something new about themselves. They also come to understand that books serve as a bridge that fosters communication between cultures and empowers individuals and societies to shape a more enlightened future.” \nHighlights: \nCultural programme Over 300 events\, including panel discussions\, workshops\, and readings that highlight a wide range of creative. Pre-booked workshops in both Arabic and English feature topics such as thriller writing\, editing techniques\, and “therapeutic writing” \nPop-Up Academy 24 interactive sessions led by influencers and specialists across literature\, media\, art and technology. \nPoetry Pharmacy Visitors receive personalised ‘prescriptions’ of poetry\, delivered in specially designed bottles with bilingual Arabic and English label \nPodcast Station A first for SIBF – a selection of well-known Arabic podcast programmes including Asmar from Saudi Arabia\, Karakpodcast from Oman and Kirsi Al Ithnayn from the UAE. \nPoetry café A series of poetry evenings in multiple languages\, including Arabic\, English\, Greek\, Russian\, Urdu\, Punjabi\, Tagalog\, and Malayalam. \nThriller Festival The fourth edition of the Thriller Festival (a collaboration with Thriller Festival New York) runs 8-11 November. Fans can engage thriller specialists including authors\, literary agents\, and screenwriters. \nCookery Corner  The Cookery Corner brings together global flavours and cultural storytelling through 42 events led by 15 chefs from 14 countries. \nSIBF runs 5 to 16 November\, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf-3/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAC returns for its third annual edition\, again organised in collaboration with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD)\, with an extensive (indeed\, impressive) programme of trends\, cutting-edge technologies\, and game-changing opportunities\, This year there’s a substantial Japanese influence – Studio Ghibli notables\, anime in many of the sessions\, an afternoon of cosplay … \nOverall\, it’s a chance for enthusiasts\, current and would-be professionals and industry folk to mingle with some of the world’s best animators – more than 70 of them\, say the organisers\, with the full list here. Headliners include Masayuki Miyaji and Tamiya Terashima\, both associated with Studio Ghibli; Tom Bancroft of Pencilish Animation Studios\, known for his work on Disney classics like Mulan and Aladdin; and the celebrated character designer Sandro Cleuzo\, known for Anastasia\, Tarzan\, and Chip’n Dale (his workshop predictably sold out early\, sadly\, and so has Bancroft’s). \nKhoula Al Mujaini\, Executive Director of SAC\, described animation as “a universal language that transcends borders\, cultures\, and generations … Through SAC\, we aim to celebrate this remarkable art form\, inspire new generations of creatives\, and provide a space where industry leaders can connect\, collaborate\, and push the boundaries of animated storytelling”. \nMost of the artist led workshops are hands-on and/or quite technical\, which justifies the extra costs applied to them. But the standard AED 139 four-pass does give you access to 30+ talks\, panel discussions and roundtables; lots of activations (which usually means people trying to sell you stuff\, but in entertaining fashion); and three live music gigs\, include one “live anime concert”. There’s also a “shared creative space to draw and collaborate”. And of course there will be many screenings.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-conference-2/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20260418T055428
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)
DESCRIPTION:The 43nd edition of SIBF promises to be the fair’s biggest edition ever\, claiming to show more than 1.5 million titles by 2\,500 publishing houses from 112 different countries. There will also be a packed 12-day agenda of more than 1\,350 activities – among them 47 live cookery demonstrations and no fewer than 600 workshops in creative writing for all age groups conducted in Arabic and English. \nAnd there’s the return of the third edition of the Thriller Festival show-within-the-show (7-10 November) organised in partnership with Thriller Festival NY and featuring authors such as Ahmed Mourad\, Amir Atef\, Yehia Safwat\, Saad Abed Al Badr\, Mohammed Al Nasser\, John J Nance\, Isabella Maldonado\, KJ Howe and Tess Gerritsen. There will be panel sessions\, workshops (including a three-dayer led by Ahmed Mourad on writing thrillers) and of course book signings. This segment is building into a successful event in its own right and surely deserves its own identity away from SIBF … \nSIBF runs 6 to 17 November\, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf-2/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation Conference
DESCRIPTION:“We bring together animation enthusiasts\, professionals\, and children to celebrate the art and craft of animation.” This second edition of the conference actually offers a rich programme of workshops\, talks\, screenings\, and exhibitions which seem most suited to the industry; it’s organised by Sharjah Book Authority in partnership with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD) and features a roster of heavy speakers from the industry – lots of Europeans\, predictably enough\, but also a good representation from the Arab world. \nHighlights include a Masterclass by artist and director Junichi Hayama\, celebrated for his work on titles like Fist of the North Star; an exhibition from stop-motion specialists Aardman Animation that promises an in-depth look at the studio’s innovative techniques and storytelling prowess\, and a special 30th anniversary screening of The Lion King\, with a presentation from top Disney animator Andreas Deja. \nOne day tickets are AED 280\, the four-day pass is AED 400 (but there were heavy discounts when we last checked). Those prices just buy admission to the event; if you want to attend a workshop\, you’ll pay extra – AED 350 per workshop (and no discounts that we could see). The workshops look particularly good\, an hour long and generally on very practical topics like animating facial expressions and using Storyboard Pro; there are around two dozen of them over the last three days (day one is just the exhibition plus a concert of iconic game soundtracks from the Florence Pops Orchestra).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-conference/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240306
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SUMMARY:Xposure International Photography Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The eighth and biggest edition of what is arguably the world’s largest in-person photography festival (20\,000+ visitors last year) runs 28 February to 5 March in Expo Centre Sharjah. \nMore than 400 photographers from over 50 nations will be showing work\, and with more than 90 solo and group exhibitions it’s expected there will be over 2\,500 prints on display. Xposure also has more than 65 workshops and masterclasses\, 45 talks and panel sessions\, a programme of upskilling and portfolio reviews\, and a trade show with 20 manufacturers and retailers (most with special deals on offer). \nThere will also be the prizegiving for the annual Xposure Photography Awards\, the main ones coming on the evenings of 3 and 4 March. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or an amateur with a passion for photography\, Xposure almost certainly has something for you; and there’s more of a focus this year on art prints\, so collectors are covered too. At this price\, what’s not to like? Preregister here for a visitor’s badge. \nXposure is open daily 10am to 10pm (except Friday 1 March when it’s 2-10pm). \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/xposure-international-photography-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Festival,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd edition of SIBF promises to be the fair’s biggest edition ever\, claiming to show more than 1.5 million titles by 2\,000 publishing houses representing 108 different countries. There will also be a packed 12-day agenda of 1\,700 activities in total. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri\, CEO of the organiser\, Sharjah Books Authority\, said that Sharjah has become a silk road for publishers worldwide – “a hub that connects the East and West”. \nFor the average book-loving visitor\, highlights include book signings with around 600 authors from around the world (among them star names like Wole Soyinka\, Malcolm Gladwell\, and Kareena Kapoor); more than 900 workshops for adults and children\, including creative writing; and a focus on support for disabilities\, including a signing workshop and the announcement of the ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing. \nThere’s also a three-day Thriller Fest show-within-the-show (8-10 November) organised in partnership with Thriller Festival NY and bringing a collection of best-selling English-language authors to Sharjah. \nSIBF runs 1 to 12 November\, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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