SIBF 2025 to showcase huge cultural and literary events

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, set to be held from November 5 to |6 at Expo Centre Sharjah, promises an exciting blend of new features and events that will enrich its status ‘as one of the largest and most prestigious book fairs worldwide.

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Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), and under the theme “Between You and a Book,” this 44th edition has an expansive cultural and literary agenda designed to deepen visitor engagement with literature and culture in innovative and interactive ways.

Among the new highlights is the introduction of the “Pop-Up Academy,” an interactive platform featuring numerous sessions led by influencers and specialists from the worlds of literature, media, art, and technology.

This initiative aims to broaden cultural conversations and inspire participation in creative disciplines.

Another addition to this year's itinerary is the UK's renowned “Poetry Pharmacy,” an inventive concept that offers visitors personalised prescriptions of poetry, delivered in bilingual Arabic and English bottles that transform poetry into a playful and therapeutic experience.

For the first time, SIBF 2095 will also host a dedicated “Podcast Station,” capturing the region's growing digital audio culture. Visitors can engage with popular Arabic podcast programs like “Asmar,” “olan,” “Karakpodcast”, “Kirsi Al Ithnayn," “Takhayyal,” and “Arab Cast.”