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At the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, actors Khaled El Sawy, Ahmed Al Jasmi, and Zied Abdoune shared their experience of transitioning from performing stories to creating them, explaining how writing helped them expand their horizons and better understand themselves.

Sharjah Civil Defence warns that plastic bottles left in cars can act as lenses, focusing sunlight and causing fires. Remove them from the interior when parked in the sun.

Sharjah Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, has won eight prestigious international awards 'Shoruk' for its achievements in the hospitality industry. The awards were presented for high-quality services and innovative approaches.

Emirati writer and screenwriter Muhammad Hassan Ahmed at the Sharjah Book Fair discussed how to create works capable of surprising the world, emphasizing that the key to success lies in the authentic expression of one's own experience.

World-renowned chef Philippe Khouri delighted visitors at the Sharjah International Book Fair by presenting innovative recipes for completely vegan pastries and pies, sharing his books and philosophy based on natural, plant-based ingredients.

The University of Sharjah swimming team secured first place in the championship organized by the American University of Sharjah (AUS). This victory highlights the university's strong sports program.

The ruler of Sharjah has allocated 4.5 million dirhams to stock public libraries with the latest releases from the international book fair, aiming to support the book industry and enhance the emirate's status as a knowledge hub.

The Sharjah Museums Authority has opened the interactive exhibition 'From Shell to Crown' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Bait Al Naboodah, one of Sharjah's heritage landmarks that reflects the emirate's history in diving and pearl hunting. The event was attended by a number of officials, representatives of educational institutions, and organizations concerned with child welfare. The exhibition offers an educational and interactive experience that explains the formation and properties of pearls, with a special focus on the 'Junn' type, which forms in the depths of the Gulf. Bait Al Naboodah, built in 1845 and once the residence of the merchant Obaid bin Isa bin Ali bin Nasser Al Shamsi, is one of the most prominent historical landmarks in Sharjah. It was reopened as a museum in 1995 and renovated in 2018.

A discussion at the Sharjah Book Fair explored the role of place in Emirati literature, highlighting how geography and nature shape identity and creativity, turning location into a central literary symbol.

In November, Sharjah's hotels show high occupancy rates coinciding with the start of the Sharjah International Book Fair. This event attracts numerous visitors, leading to a significant increase in demand for accommodation and becoming one of the most profitable periods for the emirate's hotels.

Sharjah showcased its tourism potential at the 45th World Travel Market 2025 in London, aiming to attract international visitors and investors.

The Sharjah International Book Fair featured a stunning performance by the French group MNZ, blending powerful rhythms with expressive movements to evoke ancient epics.