Midas PR - Excitement builds for SIBF's International Author Programme

9th November 2011

Excitement in mounting for the Sharjah International Book Fair, which begins next week. The 30th Book Fair includes an exceptional line-up of international authors who will discuss everything from statesmanship through the ages to the nature of memory.

Wednesday 16 November

7-8pm Insights into world leaders through the ages- the human face of our international politicians.

Vayalar Ravi (tbc), George Goodwin, Andrew Rawnsley, Roland White

Chair: Sultan Souood Al Qassemi (tbc)

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8.30-9.30pm Finding the truth. How we allow our memories to play tricks - bestselling novelists debate the difference between fact, fiction and scientific truth.

Peter James, Sunetra Gupta, Ms Suaad, Mr Ahmed
Chair: Mohamed Alhosani

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Thursday 17 November

11am Various readings from stories

Sally Gardener and Taghreed Al Najjar (author and publisher AlSalwa Books)

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5 pm How to achieve success - the role self-esteem plays in business achievement, how to make the changes you need to succeed.

Robert Kelsey, Dominic Prince, Yasser Hareb
Chair: Mishaal Gergawi

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6-7pm Promoting Understanding Across Cultures - how literature plays a vital role

Xinran, Rashid (KWB), Greg Mosse and Suleiman Mleihat

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7-8pm The woman's voice in fiction - global perspectives

Xinran, Kate Mosse, Shobhaa De, Omaima Abdullah al-Khamis (KSA), Adaf Soueif,
Chair: Mounia Bournat

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Friday 18 November

6pm Various readings from stories - Children 4

Sally Gardener and Maytha Khayat

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6.30-7.30pm Various readings

Alex Scarrow, David Whitley and Jamal Shehhi

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7-8pm The changing facets of Arab politics, history in the making

Robert Lacey, Maha Hasan
Chair: Turki Al Dakheel