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November 04, 2023
SIBF panel delves into influencer culture and complex impact of social media on contemporary society
By Samar Al-HarthiSHARJAH — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), presented awards to the winners of the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards and the 15th edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature.The SIBF awards span various categories, including the Sharjah Award For An Emirati Book in four categories, the Best Emirati Novel, Best Emirati Academic Book, Best Emirati Creative Literature Book, Best Emirati First Novel Book Award; Sharjah Award for the Best Arabic Novel; Sharjah Award For The Best International Book in two categories, Best International Fiction Book, Best International Non-Fiction Book; and the Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award in three categories, Best Local Publisher,...
November 03, 2023
Bodour Al Qasimi honors winners of 42nd SIBF awards and Etisalat award for Arabic children’s literature
By Samar Al-HarthiSHARJAH — The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 is showcasing a distinctive exhibition titled "The Portuguese in the Gulf, 1507-1650: An Interlinked History," shedding light on the historical ties between the Gulf region and Portugal during the 15th and 16th centuries. Opened on November 1 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the exhibition was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, who has edited one of the featured books.The curated exhibits, including manuscripts, maps, engravings, and nautical instruments, offer a detailed narrative of the Portuguese presence in the Gulf during early overseas explorations. Notable figures like Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Duarte Barbosa are highlighted for their...
November 03, 2023
Exploring centuries-old ties: Unique exhibition unveils Portuguese legacy in the Gulf at SIBF 2023
LONDON — The Covid pandemic may have impacted brain health in people in the UK aged 50 and over, according to a new study.More than 3,000 volunteers completed yearly questionnaires and online cognitive tests to measure changes in memory, and other faculties, as the pandemic unfolded.The results revealed a decline, irrespective of Covid infection.Stress, loneliness and alcohol consumption may explain some of the findings, experts say.Coping with Covid fears, worries and uncertainties and disruption to routines may have had a "real, lasting impact" on brain health, they say.The rate of the drop in cognitive function was accelerated during the first year of the pandemic, when lockdowns occurred, the study found.For memory issues, the decline continued into the second year.People...
November 02, 2023
Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows
October 31, 2023
Matthew Perry: Friends stars 'devastated' by death
October 30, 2023
Medical examiner indicates additional investigation required in death of actor Matthew Perry
LOS ANGELES — US actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing wisecracking Chandler Bing in the hit ‘90s TV sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 54.The actor was found dead at his home in Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told US media.Friends, which followed the fortunes of six young friends living in New York City, aired from 1994 until 2004.Its final episode was watched by 52.5 million in the US, making it the most watched TV episode of the 2000s.The LA Times and TMZ, which first reported that Perry had died, said the actor was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his house.A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson told the BBC that first responders went to an address in the Pacific Palisades area, regarding a “water emergency” of an unknown type, but did not name...
October 29, 2023
Friends TV comedy star Matthew Perry dies at 54
October 26, 2023
The Beatles to release emotional 'final song' next week
October 25, 2023
Black models boycott Melbourne fashion week citing racism
October 25, 2023
Richard Roundtree: Shaft actor dies at 81
