Hany Al-Aqad

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest acquisitions offer clues to the stories the museum will tell

Dubai - Arab Today

Scuffed, scratched and even stained in places, the unpromising exterior of one of the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest acquisitions is proof positive that, when it comes to the quality of books, covers really are an unreliable guide. Decorated with nothing more than an embossed pattern of lozenges and barely decipherable fleurs-de-lis, the volume’s brown leather binding offers no clue toRead more

10,000 books put on display

Muscat - BNA

The 11th edition of Al Nahdha Library Book Fair has been organized in Dhofar governorate. 40 local and foreign publishing houses put 10,000 books on display in literary, political, scientific and religious fields, in addition to a number of children's literature books and publications by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. A number of seminars, lectures and poetry nights willRead more

Saudi history, culture, art books on show

Paris - BNA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has participated in Paris International Book Fair in the French capital Paris. The Saudi pavilion included many books in the fields of the Kingdom's history and cultural, artistic and architectural heritage in addition to scientific and literature books, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Source: BNARead more

Morning tips to prepare for the day

Muscat - Arab Today

Are most of your mornings spent running out the door with breakfast in-hand on-the-go? It’s easy to snooze and rush all the way to work – but building a routine that gives you a calm and efficient morning can make you feel more prepared to take on your day. If you haven’t nailed it yet don’t fret. To celebrate theRead more

DEWA launches children’s interactive book

Dubai - WAM

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched an interactive book, ‘Hamad and Dana Discover Solar Energy’, to explain the concepts of science, technology, and engineering to children. The move supports the UAE's wise leadership’s efforts to instill a culture of reading and spread knowledge among younger generations. "This story reflects DEWA’s efforts to implement the directives of President HisRead more

Spreading the joys of reading

Sharjah - Arab Today

At an age when most are still forming ideas about the world around them, 12-year-old Namaa Al Zarooni is well on her way to sparking a real change through the joys of reading. A seventh grader at Al Rushed American School, Namaa has distributed over 1,700 books as part of her “Let’s Read Together” initiative she founded at the 14thRead more

Shanghai Book Fair kicks off

Shanghai - XINHUA

People experience e-books at Shanghai Book Fair in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 23, 2016. The seven-day book fair displayed more than 150,000 kinds of books closed on Tuesday. Source : XINHUARead more

Sharjah Book Authority Launches World's First Virtual Reality Book

Sharjah - QNA

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has launched the world’s first virtual reality book in Arabic and English, as part of its campaign to promote the eighth edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), which takes place from April 20-30 at Expo Centre Sharjah. SBA chose the title Baba Zayed, a publication from Kalimat publishing house, as the first book toRead more