Sharjah: TRENDS Research and Advisory will participate in the 2024 Sharjah International Book Fair, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority from 6th to 17th November 2024, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The 43rd edition of the fair, held under the slogan ‘It starts With a Book’, will be enriched with over 350 TRENDS scientific and knowledge-based publications.
According to Emirates News Agency, throughout the book fair, TRENDS will host a series of panel discussions and intellectual dialogues. Additionally, the book fair’s signing corner will witness the launch of ten new publications by TRENDS experts and researchers. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, stated that the centre’s participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair for the fifth year aims to enhance its status as a global leader in scientific research, with a particular focus on supporting and developing future-oriented knowledge.
He noted that the participation also opens new avenues for collaboration and partner
ships with academic, research and cultural institutions worldwide, thus strengthening intellectual exchange and advancing knowledge dissemination. Rawda Al-Marzouqi, Director of the Distribution and Exhibitions Department at TRENDS, mentioned that the centre’s pavilion will feature over 350 scientific and knowledge-based publications, including original and translated books, as well as an extensive collection of scientific series available in more than 15 languages.
These publications cover various global and regional interests, including economic and political research, international relations, energy, and natural resources. Al-Marzouqi explained that TRENDS’ pavilion will be equipped with advanced technology, including AI tools, such as Echo and Moxxie chatbots, along with the Tara AI-enhanced glasses, allowing visitors easy access to the centre’s publications, research and studies spanning various scientific and knowledge-based fields.