Daily Archives: November 12, 2025

Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah Ruler awards 9th Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support to KONEX Africa


Sharjah, November 12, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and the Humanitarian Envoy for The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Sharjah Ruler, Chairperson of TBHF and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, honoured Konexio Africa as the winner of the ninth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA).

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Business & Investments

19th Annual GPCA Forum to take place in Bahrain for the first time this December

The forum will be held from 8-11 December 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain, 12 November 2025 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, is delighted to announce that the 19th Annual GPCA Forum will be held for the first time at Exhibition World Bahrain from 8-11 December 2025, under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Environment, Bahrain. Hosted by the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), under the theme “Catalyzing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships”, this year’s forum underscores the industry’s imperative to embrace collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the face of global challenges.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

Qatar showcases its literary and academic landscape at Sharjah International Book Fair 2025

The country’s participation at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair highlights its commitment to fostering regional dialogue, literary creativity, and knowledge exchange


Sharjah, November 12, 2025

At the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), Qatar’s Ministry of Culture reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of cultural dialogue in the Arab world and advancing literary and intellectual exchange across borders.

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Bollywood’s Favourite Hairstylist Aalim Hakim Brings His Iconic Brand ‘Hakim’s Aalim’ to Dubai with a Star-Studded Middle East Debut


Dubai, UAE – 1st November 2025 – Renowned celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has officially opened his first salon in the United Arab Emirates, marking a defining moment in the international expansion of his brand Hakim’s Aalim. The launch event at Marina Promenade, Aurora Tower, Dubai, drew an exclusive guest list of Dubai’s most influential media personalities, lifestyle creators, and industry insiders, all eager to witness the grand Middle Eastern debut of India’s most celebrated hair brand.

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Sharjah International Book Fair

Dubai Police’s Khalid Magazine reconnects generations at SIBF 2025

Published in 1992, beloved children’s title from Dubai Police brings stories, learning and heritage to Sharjah International Book Fair’s global stage


Sharjah, November 12, 2025

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) continues to be a meeting ground for stories that transcend generations and this year, one of those stories belongs to Khalid Magazine, published in 1992. As part of Dubai Police’s cultural initiatives, the much-loved children’s magazine has become a nostalgic touchpoint for families visiting the fair.

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