Sharjah24: Al Qasimi Publications will participate in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2025, taking place from April 26 to May 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). They will showcase the latest works of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, a new historical achievement titled "The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman: Events in Annals from 1497 to 1757." This work consists of 21 volumes in Arabic, matched by the same number in English, with each volume containing between 400 and 600 pages, totaling 1,138 documents collected from archives worldwide.
The book highlights significant historical events that occurred in the Sea of Oman over 260 years, documenting battles and including complete works and rare publications by Portuguese authors published for the first time.
Additionally, Al Qasimi Publications will present several other works, including "The Pawned Dagger" and "Selections from the Jurn Nameh," covering critical historical events like the British and Persian occupation of Qeshm, the Siege of Hormuz, and the Persian occupation of cities along the eastern coast of Oman.
The "Sultan of Histories" encyclopedia, in its four volumes, and the play "The Cloak Stained with Blood," added to His Highness's collection of theatrical works, will also be featured, along with over 90 titles in history, investigation, literature, and theater.
Moreover, they will present the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, the first of its kind, comprising 127 alphabetically arranged parts, marking a unique cultural achievement for the Arab and Islamic world and a global Arabic contribution to Sharjah's accomplishments.
Through this participation, Al Qasimi Publications aims to make its publications available in multiple languages to local, Arab, and international readers, enhancing cultural communication and knowledge exchange.
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