Sharjah: As the Sharjah International Book Fair continues to Spread the Word, a children’s book that sheds light on the relationship between man and the environment Khushi was launched among guests. The novel narrates the story of a little boy Jay and a cat named Khushi as penned by Sadiq Kavil who meet in a […]
Sharjah: A special exhibit of extraordinary manuscripts copied from the Holy Quran, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries CE are currently on display at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair, which includes a rare genealogy featuring the family tree of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Visitors walking into the main atrium have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Dubai: As the go-to hashtag for all content pertaining to books, reading, writing and everything in between, TikTok’s #BookTok continues to grow in popularity with over 77 billion views globally and one of the most popular hashtags on the platform. With book reviews, writing tips, plot reenactments of popular novels, and more, this corner of TikTok encourages and […]
Sharjah: Alongside Arabic, English, and Urdu poetry which are popular in the region, is a growing appreciation for poetry from Africa that was in the spotlight at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2022) which hosted distinguished poets from Africa on the opening night of the 12-day cultural extravaganza at Expo Centre Sharjah. The […]
Sharjah: The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is offering all visitors the opportunity to explore and read centuries-old rare Arabic and Islamic manuscripts and books – some dating to the 13th century CE, and which will be showcased for the very first time in the Middle East. Through a special exhibition at the 12-day […]
Sharjah: A stellar group of award-winning Arab authors, intellectuals, poets and artists will be meeting their fans and followers, and headline a wide variety of events at the upcoming 41st annual Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), which will run its course in Expo Centre Sharjah from November 2-13, […]
Dubai: Curated in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, Downtown Design, the Middle East’s leading fair for high-quality and contemporary design, returns from November 9 – 12. It will once again take place in its purpose-built venue on the waterfront terrace at Dubai […]
Dubai: The Emirates Literature Foundation announced, that they will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature from February 1-6, 2023. The Festival will return to their original neighbourhood, near Dubai Creek. Sessions will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City and the recently inaugurated Mohammed Bin Rashid Library with […]
Dubai: The Museum of the Future is connecting with people from around the world through its online store, which offers memorabilia inspired by the museum’s design and exhibits, and also gives a glimpse into its rich experiences. The new store, which comprises six unique collections, represents a window for visitors to recall their experience in […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s first Urdu Literature Festival was held on 21st August 2022 in Abu Dhabi was nothing short of a milestone in the Urdu literary community where the various aspects of the language and culture were showcased beautifully. The event was opened by the well-known anchor Tarannum Ahmad, while the chief organiser Dr. […]
Abu Dhabi: A day-long Urdu literary and cultural festival called ‘Cultural Carwaan’ is being held in Abu Dhabi on August 21st. With the aim of gathering lovers of Urdu, the festival looks forward to celebrating the culture associated with the language within the UAE. To be held at the Armed Forces Officer’s Club, the event […]
