Creative Publications and Diverse Workshops at Sharjah Art Book Fair
The diverse publications at the fair reflect an increasing interest in visual and artistic documentation of social and political issues in the Arab region and beyond
November 21, 2024, 7:31 pm

Creative Publications and Diverse Workshops at Sharjah Art Book Fair

الإمارات

The seventh edition of the Art Book Fair "Meeting Point," organized by Sharjah Art Foundation, launches from November 22 to 24, 2024, at the heritage house of Obaid Al Shamsi. The fair showcases a curated selection of art publications, independent publishers' productions, and non-profit cultural projects, whose creators adopt creative and experimental approaches aimed at developing the publishing field and enhancing its presence.

The foundation brings together community leaders, artists, graphic designers, and independent practitioners to showcase their diverse publications, while the events include workshops on sketching, writing, and creating illustrated journals, along with a rich program of dialogue sessions, readings, and presentations.

[Read Also section omitted as requested]

This edition features new publications, including the sixth edition of the illustrated stories book "Corniche" featuring works by 49 artists from inside and outside the country, and the book "Yemeni Photography Art" published by Makan Publishing House.

The Kuwaiti digital platform "Sundooq" presents its fifth print edition, while Studio "40 Independent" takes the audience behind the scenes of its projects through its upcoming release "Independent Publication."

The dialogue sessions program hosts prominent speakers, with Nada Abu Saada discussing with Fares Shomali the challenges of collecting archival materials for the book "Invoking the Renaissance: Arab Exhibitions in Mandatory Jerusalem."

The foundation attracts participants from around the world, including "40 Independent" from Cairo, "Kotob A Tawla," and "African Cities and Friends Center" from Cape Town, along with other initiatives from Kuwait, Bahrain, Palestine, Dubai, Beirut, and Amman.

Levant-Follow up

Hamas Welcomes ICC Decision to Issue Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Galant Quneitra.. Regime Remains Silent Over New Israeli Incursion

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”