Beyond the skyline: Emirati author Faisal Al Suwaidi discusses roots, reading as therapy, and writer’s craft

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.

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s 2nd Annual Nursing Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak

Abu Dhabi, 11 November 2025: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and Mother of the Nation, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will host its second Annual Nursing Conference on 12-13 November 2025. This year’s theme, The SMART Nurse: Integrating Technology with Clinical Expertise: Shaping the Future of Patient Care, will bring together nursing professionals, educators, and innovators from around the world to explore how technology and human-centered care can work hand in hand to transform healthcare delivery.

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Interconnected sustainability and financial information vital for resilient organisations, says new report

Survey shows only a small majority (53%) of respondents say their organisations have started to create or use sustainability information, while 39% are yet to commit

Dubai, 11 November 2025: As this month’s COP 30 conference in Brazil begins, new research from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has revealed that insights on how business operations impact stakeholders are essential for organisations to be resilient and thrive.

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