Bookcation, sounds awesome right? For bibliophiles – book lovers – bookcation combines the idea of a vacation and reading. In simple terms, you take a vacation to read books either without leaving your home or escaping to a different destination. It’s an escape from the routine, offering the same relaxation and adventure as a vacation […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will be extended to 10 days starting in 2025, running from 26th April to 5th May. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) made this decision to boost cultural exchange and innovation in publishing. This extension will offer more opportunities for local and Arab authors to […]
Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 65,000 books from the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair have been distributed to libraries at 220 schools across the UAE. Funded by a financial grant, this initiative aims to promote a culture of reading among students by providing […]
Prepare to be whisked away into a world of imagination and fun with over 1,500 activities planned for the 12-day festival Sharjah: The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), a highlight in the UAE’s annual cultural calendar, has returned for its 15th edition. Spanning 12 days and boasting over 1,500 activities, this festival runs until May […]
Dubai: Get ready for an amazing time as Big Bad Wolf Books gears up for its fifth edition, inviting Dubai residents to dive into the wonderful world of books. With Andrew Yap, Co-founder of Big Bad Wolf Books, and Mohamed Noor Hersi, Board Member of BBW Sharjah, along with Consul General Mr Mohd Fadly Amri […]
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale offers over two million books across genres, catering to readers of all ages. From bestsellers to children’s books, the event promises a diverse literary experience for everyone. Dubai: The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, offering over two million books across genres, is set to captivate readers of all ages. […]
New Chapter for the Literature Festival with the addition of LitFest After Hours, Discovery Talks, LitFest Families and Youth Day, a specially curated day of programming for university students. Dubai: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the region’s largest celebration of stories and ideas, will be returning from 31 January–6 February 2024 to the Intercontinental, Dubai […]
A mesmerising fusion of “dragon fantesy” myth and artistry captivates visitors of all ages during SIBF 2023 Sharjah: In an attention-grabbing display of colourful theatrics, the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023) hosted the mesmerising spectacle known as “Dragon Fantasy,” which involved roaming performers dressed in a magnificent mythical dragon costume. Engaging with attendees in […]
Sharjah: The legacy of the Portuguese in early overseas exploration is legendary, with explorers like Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan and Duarte Barbosa making the arduous journey on open seas from the Atlantic coast to exotic locales in the Indian Ocean. That the Gulf region was an important trading halt on these voyages to India […]
Dubai: Book lovers in Dubai will be happy to learn that their favourite Book sale, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is returning to Dubai from March 31, 2023, for 10 days! Reading enthusiasts will be able to choose from over a million books from all genres. With prices starting as low as AED 2, […]
Dubai: World Book Day, also known as the International Day of the Book, is celebrated on March 2, 2023, every year. GEMS First Point School celebrated this educational event on March 3, 2023, by having students and staff dress up as their beloved book characters. The primary staff contributed to this celebration by donning group […]
