Under the patronage and guidance of Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi
 Sharjah launches ‘Human Development Forum’ to advance people-centred approaches to progress on November 19

• The Forum will take place at the University of Sharjah under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi.
• The inaugural edition, themed “Humanity and Heritage in Palestine,” explores the intersection of humanitarian response, cultural identity, and development.
• A high-level panel featuring Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Architect Shatha Safi, and Dr Reem El Mutwalli, moderated by H.E. Badr Jafar, will address the challenges of preserving Palestinian heritage and identity amid humanitarian crises.
• Jointly organised by The Big Heart Foundation and NAMA Women Advancement, in collaboration with the University of Sharjah, the Forum aims to transform dialogue into actionable frameworks for sustainable human development.

Mariam Al Hammadi, NAMA: Investing in thought and knowledge is the true beginning of sustainable development

Alya Obaid Al Musabi, TBHF: Genuine humanitarian work begins with empowering people within their communities

• Bodour Al Qasimi: “Sharjah has consistently leveraged the written word to drive cultural development and strengthen mutual understanding between nations”
  
  
• Ahmed Al Ameri: “We remain focused on expanding international collaboration in the book industry and strengthening Sharjah’s status as a global hub for culture and publishing”

Sharjah, November 13, 2025

Poland’s capital will celebrate and spotlight Emirati and Arab culture by naming the emirate of Sharjah as the Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, taking place from May 28 to 31. The selection recognises the emirate’s leading role in advancing knowledge, dialogue, and cross-cultural exchange, and reflects its continued success in positioning Arab civilisation within the global cultural landscape.

Supported by a coalition of industry leaders, the region’s largest entrepreneurial gathering is set to unite thousands from January 31st to February 1st, 2026

Sharjah, November 13, 2025

Following a record-breaking 2025 edition, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF); the region’s most anticipated gathering for innovators and change-makers; will return for its 9th edition from January 31 to February 1, 2026, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), driven by its defining theme, “Where We Belong,” to celebrate community and belonging as the foundation of entrepreneurship and innovation.

From strawberries dipped in Belgian chocolate to a steaming cup of Iraqi tea,
the Sharjah International Book Fair is serving up a feast of flavours as diverse as its stories

Sharjah, November 13, 2025

It may be a book fair, but at this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the real plot twist unfolds in front of the food trucks lining the entrance of the 12-day annual fair. The air is thick with the scent of sizzling burgers, freshly brewed tea and the unmistakable allure of melted chocolate – a sensory reminder that storytelling isn’t confined to words alone.