Al-Hosan stated that the forum’s 26th edition will showcase 30 new publications from the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and include participation from 28 countries. The forum’s main tent will host government institution pavilions, storytelling spaces, various workshops, and interactive exhibitions.

Speaking to "Sharjah 24," Al-Hosan added that the event programme includes academic sessions, cultural cafés, workshops on artificial intelligence and puppetry, and puppet theatre performances aligned with the forum’s theme, "Tales of Friends." She invited the public to enjoy the wide range of programs offered by the Sharjah International Narrator Forum.