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My book “Smart Cities in the Arab World and their Socioeconomic impact” is now available at Sharjah Book Fair #smartcities #smartcity #digitaltransformation #ArabWorld #OrientPlanetGroup #technology

Saudi Arabia - 3rd Madinah Book Fair saw visitors numbers rise 22% to 170,000 The Madinah Book Fair is the third largest publishing fair in Saudi Arabia, and this year ended August 5 at the King Salman International Convention and Exhibition Centre. With over 300 publishing houses across 200 pavilions, and thanks to dates that coincided with school holidays, the event saw a 22% increase in footfall this year. Per past TNPS coverage, the 3rd Madinah Fair is also the third of the national book fairs that form part of the Saudi strategic “Book Fairs” initiative, which aims to "empower the publishing industry, enhance cognitive and cultural awareness, improve quality of life, and contribute to national economic growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030." The 170,000 visitor turnout, while impressive for a regional fair, is dwarfed by the Jeddah book fair's typical 500,000 visitor count, while the main event of the year, the Riyadh International Book Fair, routinely attracts more than one million visitors each year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDBP_agp

Want to get ideas on African publishing? There’s no better place than Sharjah. At the Sharjah Book Fair 2024 Publishers Conference, we explored bold ideas to elevate African publishing. From tackling distribution barriers to fostering cross-border collaborations and leveraging digital platforms, the discussions were inspiring and solutions-driven. The highlight? A roundtable on building a coalition of African publishers for African stories. Read more: https://shorturl.at/YrTE1

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Last week, I highlighted #Sharjah's visionary commitment to advancing human health and well-being through sustainable food and healthcare initiatives. Today, Sharjah achieves yet another historic milestone—one that celebrates the richness of language and culture. Under the visionary leadership of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language has been completed. This groundbreaking project includes an incredible 73,000 entries and over 21.5 million words, making it the most comprehensive linguistic achievement of its kind anywhere in the world. To put this into perspective, global benchmarks like the #Oxford English Dictionary, which took 70 years to compile, and the #Grimm Brothers’ German Dictionary stand as monumental achievements. Yet, Sharjah’s effort surpasses them in scale, ambition, and its profound impact on cultural preservation. This dictionary is more than just a collection of words—it’s a treasure trove that captures the evolution of #Arabic over centuries, ensuring its legacy endures for future generations. It solidifies Sharjah’s position as a global leader in preserving heritage and fostering cultural innovation. In a world often marked by division and uncertainty, leaders like His Highness remind us of the power of vision to bring hope, understanding, and connection across cultures. This is a proud moment not just for Sharjah, but for the entire Arab world—and a shining example for nations working to protect and celebrate their linguistic heritage. #ArabicLanguage #CulturalPreservation #SharjahInnovation #ProudMoment

Incentivizing and widening the base of Third Sector -which covers Non For Profit Organizations and Social Enterprises- which leads to their social contribution, meaning, growing their contribution to nation's GDP is a crucial element for any developed economy.