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House of Wisdom Partners with Majarra to Provide Access to 70,000 Knowledge Resources for Researchers.


Sharjah: In a key moment attended by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah has formed a strategic partnership with ‘Majarra,’ a premier platform for reliable and valuable Arabic content. This collaboration is set to deepen the ties between the two organisations and broaden access to essential knowledge resources for the entire community.

According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed during the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024, where Marwa Al Aqroubi, HoW Executive Director, and Ammar Heikal, CEO of Majarra, formalised the partnership in the presence of Abdel Salam Heikal, Chairman of Majarra’s Board of Directors. Under this collaboration, HoW members will gain exclusive access to over 70,000 knowledge resources from five renowned global platforms, including Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, Popular Science, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and ‘Nafsiti’.

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Al Aqroubi said, “This partnership with Majarra perfectly aligns with our mission at House of Wisdom to offer our members access to valuable knowledge and to foster a vibrant reading culture within the community. It also opens doors to high-quality Arabic content, supporting our vision of building a sustainable knowledge ecosystem in Sharjah.” The subscription unlocks a wealth of textual, audio, and visual content spanning a variety of fields, including management and business, technology and AI, personal development, and mental health. It also offers exclusive Arabic-language digital content. This invaluable resource not only enriches knowledge but also keeps readers informed about the latest global ideas and innovations, all presented in clear, accessible Arabic.

Ammar Heikal expressed his pleasure with the partnership with House of Wisdom and reiterated his support for its mission to spread knowledge. He highlighted that this collaboration aligns with Majarra’s commitment to working with like-minded insti
tutions to expand access to trusted and reliable Arabic content. Heikal emphasised that the partnership would support users in their personal and professional growth, enhance their skills, and better equip them for the future.

House of Wisdom is a modern futuristic library, blending cultural life and social interaction in Sharjah. It houses over half a million books and titles, both print and digital, across various fields of knowledge and in multiple languages.

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