SHARJAH/WAM Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for Fiction. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children’s book ‘House of Wisdom’ at a ceremony in the impressive Farnese Chapel, at Palazzo d’Accursio, in Bologna. Reflecting …

SHARJAH/WAM The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has successfully concluded its participation in the 2025 edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, held in Bologna, Italy, from  March 31 to April 3. The event brought together leading literary and artistic figures, as well as content creators from around the world, reinforcing the association’s continuous efforts to support the Emirati publishing industry …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Ajman Free Zones Authority (AFZA) have signed a joint memorandum of cooperation to simplify pathways for companies registered in AFZA to secure freehold ownership of land and property, streamlining the registration process. The partnership supports efforts to enhance synergy across government bodies. The agreement was signed by Marwan bin Ghalita, Director-General of the Dubai …