SHARJAH, UAE- Poetry readings, book launches and conversations with writers are among seven events organised by Rewayat, an imprint of Kalimat Group, at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), running from November 5 to 13.
The programme brings together established and emerging literary voices to explore poetry, fiction, literary essays and other subjects, giving visitors the opportunity to discover new publications, meet their authors and discuss the ideas and experiences behind them.
Poetry releases and literary evenings
Rewayat opened its programme on Thursday, November 5, with a signing session by poet Amal Al Sahlawi for her two poetry collections, Again I Give Birth to Myself, and Maps of Feeling, at its pavilion.
A poetry evening marking the launch of the collected poems of Ahmed Rashid Thani followed on Friday, November 6, at the Emirati Publishers Association pavilion. The event featured Khalid AlBudoor and Meera Al Qasim and was moderated by Rola Al Banna.
Poet Sana Al Marzouqi will sign copies of her collection, I Love Talking About Life with You, on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 pm at the Rewayat pavilion.
Al Sahlawi will return for a poetry evening devoted to her two collections on Thursday, November 12, at 7 pm, moderated by Dr Abeer Al Hosani.
Literary essays and health awareness
Writer Dr Hassan Madan took part in a discussion titled “Literary Essays as Mirrors of Their Time” on Saturday, November 7, at 7 pm. The session was moderated by Rola Al Banna at the Emirati Publishers Association pavilion.
A discussion on health literacy and its importance in everyday life, centred on the book Glucose Goddess, was held on Sunday, November 8, at 6 pm. The session was moderated by Heba Salah at the Emirati Publishers Association pavilion.
Launch of The Ghosts’ Round Table
The programme will conclude with the launch of author Ahmed Amiri’s novel The Ghosts’ Round Table on Friday, November 13. The discussion, moderated by Abdullah Al Shuwaikh, will take place at Forum 2.
The events offer fair visitors opportunities to discover Rewayat’s publications, meet authors and translators, and take part in discussions on literature and related subjects.
