library

Al-Jahiz library contains 800-year-old manuscript

Amman - Iman Yousef

Al-Jahiz library is located in the center of the capital Amman. It includes thousands of books and is considered one of the oldest libraries in Amman, where it is visited daily by tourists, scholars and researchers. The owner of the library is Hisham El Maayta, who likes to name it as " Al-Jahiz store". El Maayta classifies his clients asRead more

Children's summer cultural activities discussed

Manama - BNA

Board of Trustees Deputy Chairman and Executive Director of Isa Cultural Centre Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received Capital Governor Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa. They discussed cultural relations and issues of common interest. Shaikh Khalid underlined the importance of boosting relations, lauding ongoing coordination to carry out joint cultural programmes and organise summer activities for childrenRead 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

Instil reading habits in your children

Muscat - Arab Today

The benefits of reading are multifold. Time and again research has shown that children who read for pleasure have better vocabulary, writing skills, and general knowledge. They also have increased concentration abilities, better focus, and sharper memories. There are even studies that link reading to increased creativity. Needless to say as parents we have a responsibility to make sure ourRead more

Library grounds in southern India turn into quiet study area

Hyderabad - Arab Today

Nowhere is the search for jobs more desperate than in India, where around 13 million young people enter the job market every year. High levels of unemployment, even among the educated, create immense pressure on young people to find work, and more so for a secure government job. In the congested southern city of Hyderabad, the open grounds outside theRead more

The tomes of time

Fez, Morocco - Arab Today

Nestled in a labyrinth of streets in the heart of Morocco’s ancient city of Fez, stands the world’s oldest working library. Its sculpted dark wooden door stands almost hidden on the edge of a square where artisans hammer away at copper in a deafening din, delighting passing tourists. But for the few lucky enough to be allowed behind the door,Read more

Hair salon? Library? Novel time for Ivory Coast women

Adzopi - Arba Today

As many African women spend much of their spare time in hair salons, Ivory Coast’s chief librarian, also a woman, came up with a brainwave scheme to help them read and learn to read. Crammed on shelves between hair extensions, untangling creams and straightening lotions, a total 23 hair salons now offer customers a range of books on loan fromRead more