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Second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum kicks off

Second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum kicks off
In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum opened on Tuesday at the Authority’s headquarters in Sharjah.The forum, organised by the Emirates Library and Information Association, is themed “Libraries B...

Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens tomorrow

Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens tomorrow
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) opens tomorrow (Wednesday) under the theme “The African Way”. Running from 14th to 18th January at Sharjah University City, the festival brings together 20 African writers and 9 Emirati au...

Sharjah Literature Festival concludes with strong public turnout

Sharjah Literature Festival concludes with strong public turnout
The activities of the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival concluded earlier this week with strong public attendance and the participation of Emirati thinkers, writers, publishers, creatives, artists and media professionalsThe week-long programme featured intellectual sessions, poetry eveni...

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre participates in New Delhi World Book Fair

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre participates in New Delhi World Book Fair
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is participating in the 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026, organised by the National Book Trust India from 10th to 18th January at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre in New Delhi.The fair brings together more than 1,000 Indian and international p...

Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts launches its artistic vision for 2026

Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts launches its artistic vision for 2026
The Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts, an affiliate of the Rub’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, organised its annual “Open Day” event at the headquarters of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, coinciding with Arab Theatre Day.The event aimed to create an open platform fo...