During a session at the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair
Sharjah, November 12, 2025
Emirati writer and traveller Faisal Al Suwaidi urged audiences at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to reconnect with the UAE’s roots by shifting focus away from the glittering skyscrapers to the smaller towns and villages that have shaped its identity. Speaking during a session organised by Sharjah Public Libraries, he challenged the dominant image of the UAE as defined by skyscrapers and rapid development, calling for greater attention to the people and places often overlooked in public narratives.

