Sharjah 24: Al Qasimi Publications (AQP) is preparing to re-print the novel of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, “Deep-Seated Malice”, which received much attention from the Arab world and internationally, in several languages: Russian, Spanish, English, Urdu, Portuguese and Hindi, along with the Arabic edition.
This comes in response to the desire of a large number of academics, researchers and readers in universities and research centres in Asia and Europe, since the publication of its first edition, and based on the Keenness of AQP to provide the novel to readers of different languages.
AQP is also preparing to present new ideas and publications to readers locally, in the Arab world and internationally, as it has previously provided books by local and Arab writers in multiple foreign languages including Arabic. AQP’s publications amount to more than 220 titles in various literary and historical topics, novels and autobiographical books, which garnered huge interest, leading to the expanding of its presence in Arab and international exhibitions. In addition to, AQP's signing of a number of agreements with publishing houses and libraries, and providing sources and references for researchers and writers interested in history, novels, theatre and literature in general.
During the past period, AQP expanded its remote work, as it was able to provide many of its books to readers through electronic technology, not only in the UAE but also in different countries of the world, after gaining fame as an important publishing house, broadening the circle of cultural knowledge.
Such endeavour is in line with the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in paying attention to culture, books, and His Highness’s cultural project. AQP aims to continue the vital project of leveling up the status of the book and celebrating its authors, publishers and readers, so that it enhances the status of reading among all segments of society.