Jun 04, 2011
Hind Shoufani's life is an inspiring story of strength and nonconformity. The Palestinian poet wants to act as a rallying figure for a new generation confronting society's expectations. Read Article Telling a Palestinian story through poetry: Hind Shoufani
Jun 01, 2011
Enjoy some excerpts from poems by the Palestinian poet. Read Article Hind Shoufani on war, love, and loss
Jun 01, 2011
From Ghada Abdel Aal's book, based on her blog. Read Article Excerpts from 'I Want to Get Married'
May 23, 2011
Blind students are challenged to read over the summer, then give reports on the material. Read Article Braille contest spreads its wings from UAE to across the Gulf
Apr 20, 2011
An old Arabic saying claims there are three things that are mythical and impossible to find: the Ghoul, the Phoenix, and the Loyal Friend. A fourth, it could be argued in this age, is reading. Read Article Reading must once again be the Arab world's loyal friend
Mar 17, 2011
The heritage of Arabic literature needs to be preserved, not only by encouraging a new generation of writers but by protecting their works. Read Article Arabic literary tradition should be protected
Mar 15, 2011
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction was split last night between an account of a Saudi woman's secret life in Mecca, and the tale of a Moroccan family riven by religious fundamentalism. Read Article Authors share the Arabic Booker
Mar 10, 2011
Jane Bristol-Rhys, a professor of anthropology and teacher of Emirati studies at Zayed University, has witnessed a side of life that passes by most expatriates - first-hand experience of Emirati society. She recorded her conversations and observations in a book, Emirati Women: Generations of Change. Read Article Insight into Emirati culture few expatriates can access
Mar 09, 2011
The Iraqi author Haifa Zangana says writing about her experiences helps sort her feelings and lends a voice to those who have been displaced. Read Article The Iraqi author Haifa Zangana: writing lends a voice to the displaced
Mar 03, 2011
Organisers of the fifth annual Sheikh Zayed Book Award yesterday announced the winners of the contest. Read Article Chinese writer wins Sheikh Zayed Book Award and Dh1m
