Sharjah Institute for Heritage hosts book signings at SIBF 2025

November 08, 2025 / 11:10 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Institute for Heritage pavilion continues its distinguished cultural and heritage activities at the 2025 Sharjah International Book Fair, drawing large numbers of visitors, enthusiasts, and researchers. Attendees have shown strong interest in the pavilion’s diverse events, which combine literary presentations with book signings for new releases. This vibrant cultural scene highlights the dynamism of Sharjah's cultural movement and the Institute's role in preserving Emirati and Arab heritage and literature.

Tales from the Gulf heritage

In a festive and creative atmosphere, the pavilion hosted a book signing event for a series of new publications focused on heritage and folklore. Media personality and researcher Khamis Ismail Al Matroushi signed his book, Tales of Emirati and Gulf Proverbs, noting that “every proverb is a story that encapsulates the wisdom and experiences of the people.” He added, “This publication documents the memory of proverbs circulating in the Gulf and recounts the stories from which they originated, whether based on reality or literary imagination. The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is the true supporter of this work and everything related to our popular culture.”

Dr Salem Zayed Al Tunaiji also signed his collection of poems, Diwan Bin Shamsah, recognized as the first comprehensive documentation of a major folk poet whose works had remained scattered for decades. Al Tunaiji said, “Preparing this collection took years of research. It is not merely a collection of poems, but a documentation of the journey of a poet who left an indelible mark on the conscience of Emirati society.”

The pavilion further featured the signing of Dr Samar Mahmoud Mohammed Abdullah Al-Khour’s book, Hunting Scenes in Egypt, where she emphasized the connection between tangible heritage and cultural identity, stating, “History and heritage are two sides of the same coin, and the support of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage makes academic research a bridge between the past and the present.”

Continued cultural activity

The pavilion’s cultural activities continued with additional book signings, including Ibrahim Al-Jarwan’s Stars and Seasons, which explores the relationship between astronomy and agricultural seasons in the Arabian Peninsula, alongside a collection of new research publications by Emirati and Gulf scholars.

A presence enriching cultural activity

The events witnessed remarkable turnout from visitors, researchers, and media representatives, who actively engaged with the pavilion’s activities and eagerly acquired new publications. Many attendees praised the diversity and richness of the content, affirming that the Sharjah Institute for Heritage has become a central hub that blends in-depth research with elegant presentation, reintroducing heritage as a living form of communication across generations.