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 […]
Sharjah: During the third day of the world’s largest publishing gathering — the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) — a forum was held to discuss the relationship between the author and the editor and lessons learned within the space. The forum moderated by Layla Mohamed featured an esteemed panel of accomplished writers and publishers, […]
Sharjah: The Cookery Corner at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair came to life as multi-talented Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman prepared Cacio e Pepe in a flavourful creamy pepper sauce for a packed audience. ”I call Cacio e Pepe ‘childhood pasta’ as it is a small rice-like pasta and is mostly made for young kids,” […]
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 […]
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: Simon & Schuster India announced the launch of Maverick Commissioner: The IPL – Lalit Modi Saga by Boria Majumdar at an exclusive event in Dubai, UAE, which will be adapted to a feature film by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the producer of Thalaivi and 83 Films. The most-awaited book was unveiled by Pullela Gopichand, Chief […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, a new cultural beacon in the region. Built with an investment of AED1 billion, the library aims to cultivate a culture of reading, while supporting the development of creativity, knowledge and […]
DUBAI: After the enormous success of the Arabic edition which was launched earlier this year in February by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, the English version of Raed Barqawi’s highly acclaimed Dare to Dream: How Mohammed bin Rashid Made His Dreams Come True is being […]
Shop and prepare for the summer while taking advantage of Festival Plaza’s Super Sale from 27-29 May. Spend AED 500 or more to enter a draw and get the chance to win a gift card worth AED 250. During the three days, 10 winners will be chosen daily to live out their shopping spree dreams […]
DUBAI: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind children’s book titled ‘Hind and Mohammad’s Journey to the Future’, which aims to inspire a new generation of leaders and equip them with the necessary knowledge about the future. More than 300,000 paperback copies of the children’s book, which are available in […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced its participation in the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) to be held from May 23-29 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The ADEK stand (#D0510, Hall 10) offers students a new perspective on reading, with innovative, […]
