After building a career in business and investment, young entrepreneur Hamdan Bin Turki Al Mehairi is embarking on a new chapter as an author. He signed his first book, Out of the Ordinary, at the Sharjah International Book Fair on November 7, 2026, and is preparing to sign it at the Al Ain Book Fair on November 19.
Hamdan Bin Turki and Bin Turki Group
Hamdan is the founder of Bin Turki Group, established in the UAE in 2025. The group operates across several sectors, including real estate, tourism, media and specialized services. His book offers a glimpse into another side of his interests, exploring traditional proverbs and sayings and how their interpretation can evolve as society and lifestyles change.
Out of the Ordinary Explores Traditional Sayings
Hamdan Bin Turki Signs Out of the Ordinary
Out of the Ordinary does not seek to criticize the past or diminish the experiences of parents and grandparents. Instead, it encourages readers to consider the circumstances in which familiar sayings originated and reflect on how relevant they remain to life today. At its core is the idea that respecting cultural heritage can go hand in hand with examining it from different perspectives.
The book also addresses differences in outlook between generations, creating space for dialogue and understanding around ideas that have long been part of everyday life. It encourages readers to form their own views and approach familiar sayings with curiosity and openness, rather than repeating them without considering their meaning.
Hamdan Bin Turki Begins a New Chapter as an Author
For Hamdan, moving from business and investment into writing marks a new chapter in his career. It brings together his interest in developing ventures and his desire to contribute to conversations about society, culture and contemporary life. Through his debut book, he invites readers to reconsider the familiar, value the wisdom of previous generations and interpret inherited ideas in ways that speak to the realities of today.
