The emirate of Sharjah is solidifying its status as a champion of Arab culture at the ongoing 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) in Italy, held from 8th to 11th April, 2024. As a highlight on the industry calendar, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is once again leading a delegation showcasing the emirate’s thriving cultural scene
Abu Dhabi has been named Arab Environment Capital for 2023 by the Secretariat General of the Arab League and the Council of Arab Environment Ministers. The organisation recognised the emirate’s achievements in environmental protection and climate action over several years, led by Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).
H.H. Sheikh
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has confirmed April 27-28 for the third edition of the International Booksellers Conference.
Organised by the SBA, the first conference of its kind worldwide, aims to convene booksellers, distributors, and publishers from the region and beyond.
It will
Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre, as part of its ‘Prize story’ series, is celebrating all this month the ‘Key of Hope’ memento, presented to H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, by Sheikha Maryam bint Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, his granddaughter, during the opening of
Ghassan was 36 years old when he died along with niece in a bomb explosion planted in his car in Beirut on July 1972
In Beirut, on July 9, 1972 – Ghassan Kanafani climbed into his Austin 1100 car with his 17 year old niece Lamees, switched on the ignition and triggered a bomb planted by the Israeli Mossad. He and Lamees were killed
