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Instilling in children the joys of reading

If you feel your conversational style is lacking its sparkle, or you are missing out on live discussions — then help is at hand

If children grow up with the habit of reading, their language skills will increase and it will help them better express their views

A resolution, which is surely made with the same passion as the promise to read, is the intention to write

Arabic writers are growing in strength and depth thanks to the International Prize for Arabic Fiction

It will open a window into wider worlds where they can wear a cloak of invisibility and can watch – and learn from – the triumphs and disasters of their fictional contemporaries

A carefully calculated plan of action and a detailed itinerary must be formulated to enjoy the adventure

Parents and adults also have a role in encouraging the young ones to read for pleasure

It is imperative to promote the creative legacy of the Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers and foster an appetite for reading

There is a unique atmosphere that accompanies a literary festival. It is not exactly the hushed tones of a traditional library nor the teenage frenzy at an X Factor concert

Big salaries, impressive titles and an easy life are often the prime criteria to find the ‘right’ job and that is a tragedy

Emirates Literature Foundation and the Dubai International Film Festival offer a cross-pollination of our audiences