Paris, France - An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many bones. An introduction that starts: "Certainly, here is a possible introduction for your topic". These are a few of the most egregious examples of artificial intelligence that have recently made...
Empowering Arab women Sheikha Bodour’s key focus
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, from the American University of Sharjah, advocates for diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning in leadership roles for women.Strengthening cultural diversity key focus of Sharjah
“Our annual event agenda is packed with international activities that attract content creators and writers from around the world. This stems from our belief that cultural exchange between nations is the most effective way to promote dialogue, understanding, and respect for shared human values,” she adds.
Sharjah’s literary organization SILA gets new director
SHARJAH, UAE - Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA) has named one of UAE’s top publishing executives, Tamer Said, its next director, opening a new chapter for the ambitious rights exchange and literary translation body. Since its creation in 2020 by Sharjah Book Authority under Chairperson Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, SILA...SPC Free Zone signs contracts with publishers from Sweden, Egypt and Algeria
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has signed more than 10 partnership agreements with publishers from Sweden, Egypt, and Algeria. The foreign publishers are looking to benefit from SPC Free Zone's comprehensive services and ecosystem that cater to investors in the publishing and creative industries, enabling...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches printing and publishing unit
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Chamber of Commerce has launched the printing and publishing business group to boost the sector’s competitiveness and support its members in navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape. Commenting on the setting up of this business group, Maha Al Gargawi, Executive Director of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, said:...
Sharjah earmarks $1.23m to support publishers
The gesture aims to provide public and government libraries in Sharjah with various modern publications in all Arab and foreign scientific, literary, and cultural fields. It is also expected to help update the knowledge content of the libraries, which constitute a major reference for researchers and readers in the emirate.
