Sharjah Public Library (SPL), subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, organised on the WebEx platform the 1st session on the persuasion strategies, as part of its series of dialogue sessions held during the month of August on topics that range from human development and self-development to culture and education, with the participation of a group of experts and specialists.

 

During the virtual session which was moderated by Rama Muhana, Dr. Mohammed Issam Mahho has highlighted the significant role of persuasion tools and mastering impact, briefing the attendees on strategies on how to use the power of persuasion through a variety of effective methods and techniques.

 

The Sharjah Public Library was founded by Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi in 1925 under the name ‘Al Qasimiyah Library,’ with the facility initially serving as his private archive. Its location has changed several times over the years, moving from Al Hisn (Sharjah Fort) in Bait Al Gharbi under the Mudeef Building to Sharjah City Municipality, then to Africa Hall and then to Sharjah Cultural Centre and Sharjah University City.

 

In May 2011, the Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the new building of the library at the Cultural Palace Square, its current location under the title Sharjah Public Library. The new facility contains approximately half a million books in multiple languages across numerous fields, including science, humanities, art, and literature.