"Start hair" Launches a global educational platform to support women in the publishing sector
Sharjah, 1st July / WAM / “Public Hair Studio”, the global initiative established by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, with the aim of helping women overcome the professional challenges that stand in their way in the publishing sector, launched “Public Hair Studio”, the first global online educational platform dedicated to women working in the publishing industry, and aims to provide women with the knowledge, skills and professional relationships that will enable them to succeed in the future of the book industry.
The launch of the platform came in response to the rapid transformations taking place in the publishing sector, most notably the growing use of artificial intelligence, technical innovation, new business models, and the expansion of global markets, which are changes that impose new professional requirements and raise the ceiling of the skills necessary to keep pace with the development of the sector.
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder of “Publish Here,” said: Over the course of seven years, “Publish Here” has been keen to listen to women working in the publishing sector around the world, and these dialogues have shown that their needs are not limited to job opportunities alone, but rather extend to acquiring knowledge, enhancing self-confidence, and building professional networks that enable them to assume leadership roles. Hence, the “Publish Here Studio” educational platform specialized in the publishing sector came to combine professional experiences, future skills, and professional development opportunities, and when women have the tools that Qualifies it for leadership. The entire publishing sector becomes stronger, more innovative, and more capable of representing the communities it addresses.
Applications are open to the first batch of female members of the platform starting from the first day of July until August 1, 2026, with the first platform program launching on October 5, 2026 and continuing for eight weeks online, hosting 20 participants from all over the world without any fees in a specialized educational experience supervised by an elite group of publishing sector leaders, industry experts and specialized trainers.
“Publish Hair Studio” adopts an integrated model of professional development that differs from traditional training programs, as it is based on the conviction that success in today’s labor market does not depend on technical knowledge alone, but also requires possessing leadership skills and the ability to communicate, manage oneself, work within teams, and build a sustainable career path with confidence and efficiency. This is why the program combines practical knowledge of the publishing industry and the development of personal and leadership skills that workers in the sector need.
The program is based on the conclusion of seven years of studies, visions and consultations conducted by “Public Hair” through its global activities, partnerships and continuous communication with women working in various fields of the publishing industry around the world.
The program provides an integrated educational experience that combines live interactive sessions, discussions, and specialized lessons presented by sector experts, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary publishing industry landscape, including its strategic axes, international markets, business foundations, artificial intelligence, marketing, leadership, communication, mental health, and dealing with the media, in a way that provides participants with the applied knowledge and strategic vision necessary to advance their careers.
At the conclusion of the program, participants who complete its requirements will receive a certificate of completion in addition to a free one-year membership in the “Publish Hair Advanced” package, allowing them to continue learning, expand their professional networks, and join the global “Publish Hair” community.
“Publish Hair Studio” targets women aged 18 years and above who work in the book publishing sector. The program particularly welcomes women working in small, independent publishing houses and professionals at the beginning and middle of their careers, in addition to those wishing to move to the publishing sector who possess employable experience and skills in this field, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
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