Feb 23, 2013
In the UAE, most authors write in their spare time, hoping their work may sell one day, and others use the web to sell their e-books – but no one is getting rich quickly. Read Article A UAE bestseller? Don't bank on it
Nov 19, 2012
One of the most anticipated talks of the SIBF was by Ameena Saiyid on female empowerment in Pakistan. Read Article Straight talk on women's rights in Pakistan from Ameena Saiyid
Nov 19, 2012
As the Sharjah book fair comes to a close, we talk to its director about its role and what's in the works for next year.
Read Article Ahmed Al Amri on the Sharjah International Book Fair's success
Nov 18, 2012
One of the highlights of the Sharjah International Book Fair was a reading of The Last Mughal set to music. We talk to the author William Dalrymple. Read Article In tune with history at the Sharjah International Book Fair
Nov 18, 2012
From Arundhati Roy and Anupam Kher to the chef Naushad, the India Pavilion enjoyed a big draw at this year's Sharjah International Book Fair.
Read Article Star authors, crowds and big sales mark Indian presence at fair
Nov 04, 2012
Beginning on Wednesday, this year's Sharjah International Book Fair is set to be the biggest in its 31-year-history. We take a look at what's in store. Read Article The Sharjah International Book Fair, three decades on
Mar 11, 2012
The five-day Emirates Airline Festival of Literature event concluded in Dubai last night after another year of stellar guest speakers. Read Article Emirates Airline Festival of Literature worked its inspiring magic
Mar 05, 2012
The 16-year-old author Dubai Abulhoul will launch her debut novel Galagolia: The Hidden Divination as part of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Read Article One young Emirati author sets out to offer a fresh perspective of the UAE
Mar 05, 2012
As the literature festival gets underway, a round-up of the authors and events not to be missed. Read Article The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature promises a feast of culture
Feb 27, 2012
Learn about the Booker-nominated Sri Lankan author Romesh Gunesekera's thoughtful, lyrical view of fiction at this year's Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature.
Read Article Romesh Gunesekera: books are like islands