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Motivate Books The official page for Motivate Media Group's Books Division, one of the Middle East's longest-established and most renowned publishing companies.

In the course of more than twenty-five years, Motivate has chronicled the many evolving faces of the region through the publication of over 300 titles. These range from coffee-table books and cookbooks to business publications and autobiographies. We also publish leisure, sporting and nature guides, as well as children’s books. In particular our collection mainly features Arabian culture and herit

age, offering an awe-inspiring journey through the Gulf and the wider Arab world. Motivate’s most renowned book imprint is the Arabian Heritage series, which comprises the region’s bestselling books from internationally acclaimed writers and photographers such as Sir Wilfred Thesiger, Ronald Codrai, Lord Patrick Lichfield and Noor Ali Rashid. Motivate’s books division offers a turnkey book publishing service – to authors as well as corporate organisations – that covers the life of a book from its inception, research and writing, through conceptualisation, editing and printing, to marketing and distribution in the retail market. We also offer sponsorship opportunities to companies or organisations wishing to associate their brands with our latest literary releases. Benefits include high-standard press coverage post-launch, enduring branding on all retail copies, and customisation of books with bespoke covers as corporate gifts and for marketing purposes. Motivate’s books are distributed through more than 300 retail outlets in the GCC, and through our dedicated online bookshop booksarabia.com, which offers secure purchase of all of our titles at a special discount of 15 per cent. Our efforts have been rewarded with numerous prestigious accolades including three Sultan Al Owais Awards for Literature, three IAA-GCC Retail Publisher Awards and two Sharjah International Book Fair Awards. Motivate Media Group's online bookshop, booksarabia.com offers secure purchase of all of these titles. Books and fine art prints are also available at Motivate’s own Arabian Gallery bookshop located in the Head Office.

There’s something quietly emotional about watching ink roll across paper; especially when you know the words were once j...
30/05/2025

There’s something quietly emotional about watching ink roll across paper; especially when you know the words were once just a Word doc on someone’s screen or began their journey as scribbled fragments in a notebook, waiting to be spun into something more substantial and enduring.

In a city (and country) that’s striding confidently towards a digital future, leaping towards the technologically advanced with screens and scrolling leading the way, it’s quite comforting to realise that printed books still matter. And more importantly, that they’re produced right here, by people who care deeply about both the craft and the business of publishing!

Earlier this week, a few of us from Motivate visited Al Ghurair Printing Press in Dubai. Read more about it on our blog, booksarabia.com/love-of-books

Our new blog post is live on BooksArabia.com/love-of-books !                                                            ...
06/05/2025

Our new blog post is live on BooksArabia.com/love-of-books !
“In the desert I had found a freedom unattainable in civilisation: a life unhampered by possessions; since everything that was not a necessity was an encumbrance.”
– Sir Wilfred Thesiger

When Wilfred Thesiger crossed the Empty Quarter in 1945, he could not have foreseen the seismic transformation that the Arabian Peninsula would undergo within a generation. But he understood its significance. His memoir and travelogue, ‘Arabian Sands’, therefore, is not just a book — it is a final glimpse into a vanishing world.

It was an extraordinary privilege, then, that Motivate Media Group, under the stewardship of our founder Ian Fairservice, not only published this modern classic in the UAE but also published its Arabic edition, helping to preserve and share Thesiger’s vision with new generations of readers in the region he so deeply revered.

Nearly eighty years since Thesiger first set out across the sands, his words remain as powerful, clear-eyed, and poetic as ever. Pictured: Ian Fairservice (right), Sir Wilfred Thesiger and British diplomat Edward Henderson, meeting with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1990.

🎉 New Release! 🎉We’re excited to launch The Big Buna Bash in the UAE! 📚✨Join Almaz, a young girl who’s embarrassed by he...
10/12/2024

🎉 New Release! 🎉
We’re excited to launch The Big Buna Bash in the UAE! 📚✨Join Almaz, a young girl who’s embarrassed by her Ethiopian culture, as she hosts a BIG BUNA BASH to make new friends and embrace what makes her unique. This heartwarming story by Sara Arnold celebrates diversity and the power of being yourself. 🌍❤️
Grab your copy today and let’s celebrate our differences! 🙌🏽

‎رحلة في حياة القائد المؤسس: تعرفوا على التفاصيل الملهمة لكتاب السيرة الذاتية الجديد لسمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد (الأول). اك...
28/11/2024

‎رحلة في حياة القائد المؤسس: تعرفوا على التفاصيل الملهمة لكتاب السيرة الذاتية الجديد لسمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد (الأول). اكتشفوا حكمة القيادة ورؤية المستقبل في صفحات هذا الكتاب متوفر باللغه العربيه والانجليزيه. 📖✨

A journey through the life of a visionary leader: Dive into the inspiring details of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s (To be the First) new biography. Discover the wisdom of leadership and the vision for the future within these pages. 📖✨
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20/11/2024
‎يسعدنا الإعلان عن إصدار السيرة الذاتية الرسمية لصاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم. رحله قائد استثنائي ✨الأول.✨📚🇦🇪‎...
19/11/2024

‎يسعدنا الإعلان عن إصدار السيرة الذاتية الرسمية لصاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم. رحله قائد استثنائي ✨الأول.✨📚🇦🇪
‎الكتاب من تأليف المؤرخ البريطاني غرايم ويلسون، و يكشف قصصًا غير مسبوقة وصورًا نادرة، مسلطًا الضوء على مسيرة قائد ألهم العالم وبنى دبي والإمارات على أسس الرؤية والطموح.

‎متوفر الآن على موقعنا booksarabia.com #الأول

New Book Alert 🚨🚨 We are proud to announce the release of To Be the First, the authorised biography of His Highness Shei...
19/11/2024

New Book Alert 🚨🚨 We are proud to announce the release of To Be the First, the authorised biography of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ✨📚 🇦🇪

Written by Graeme Wilson, this extraordinary book reveals untold stories and rare photos, offering a unique insight into the life of a leader whose vision shaped Dubai and the UAE.

From building global icons to transforming a nation, it’s a story of ambition, resilience, and excellence.

The book is Available now in English and Arabic at Booksarabia.com - Link in bio

Visit us at the Sharjah International Book Fair! 📚✨ Our booth is buzzing with exciting reads! Whether you’re a lifelong ...
08/11/2024

Visit us at the Sharjah International Book Fair! 📚✨ Our booth is buzzing with exciting reads! Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just beginning your literary journey, we’ve got something for everyone. Stop by, say hello, and discover the stories waiting for you!

Exciting moments from the SIBF! 🚨✨📚Our author Binod took the stage for an inspiring panel discussion, sharing insights i...
08/11/2024

Exciting moments from the SIBF! 🚨✨📚
Our author Binod took the stage for an inspiring panel discussion, sharing insights into his writing journey and the stories that resonate with readers around the world.

A moment Captured at our booth at Sharjah international book fair! It’s a pleasure to see our valued clients engaging wi...
07/11/2024

A moment Captured at our booth at Sharjah international book fair! It’s a pleasure to see our valued clients engaging with our collection, Exploring new titles and discovering inspiring stories. We’re proud to showcase our books and support their journey in the world of reading! Visit Us and explore a world of stories waiting to be uncovered.

We’re thrilled to share that our author, Binod Shankar, will be a panelist at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024! ...
06/11/2024

We’re thrilled to share that our author, Binod Shankar, will be a panelist at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024!

⏰ Join him on Nov 7 at 8:30 PM for a deep dive into ‘The Impact of Economic Policy on Creative Industries.’ Don’t miss this insightful talk on how policy shapes creativity and growth. 📚✨

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