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Arab World Encourages Children to Read as Pandemic Impacts Skills Tara Kavaler Emirati government initiatives spur reading; literacy gap between rich and poor widens in Israel As the world marks International Children’s Book Day on April 2, 60% of youngsters in the MENA region are illiterate or cannot read at grade level, according to UNICEF. This brings problematic consequences in many areas, including academic success. “Reading may be the single most effective strategy for children to remain engaged with learning. It is particularly important for younger children who just started to read at school, to ensure they don’t lose their freshly acquired reading skills,” UNICEF says on its website. ....
Top authors, officials and creative talent to lead onsite, virtual sessions Acclaimed author Elif Shafak is among the big names at this year s Emirates Festival of Literature Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai is set for its big weekend (Thursday to Saturday) with a line-up that includes Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Amin Maalouf, and a day dedicated to Emirati talent (on Thursday), sponsored by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The events at the annual festival at InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City will see live sessions featuring home-grown writers, poets and experts combined with virtual appearances from international authors. Tickets for some events are already sold out, but the festival’s Dh100 digital ticket, giving access to at least 10 live streamed sessions, including Malala and Elif Shafak, means that fans can still catch the ....
Dubai: Bringing together literature, art, film, food as well as live and virtual interactions with acclaimed authors, the 2021 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature started on Friday at Jameel Arts Centre here. Carrying the theme, ‘Change the Story’, the opening event was the first of three festival weekends, spread over three locations across Dubai, including Dubai Festival City and Alserkal Avenue. Children and adults alike visited the event to enjoy art, literary conversations and workshops, and to browse the books on sale by Festival authors. There were also workshops on poetry, and storytelling and creativity. Dubai-based Stephanie Robert held a workshop based on her latest book ....
From all-you-can-eat brekkie to markets, literary fun and fab deals, there’s loads to do 1 of 14 FEED THE FAMILY WITH CIRCLE CAFÉ’S REVAMPED ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Circle Cafe’s famous All You Can Eat Breakfast has had an exciting revamp, and it’s available from this Friday, January 29, at all locations in the UAE. With over 25 dishes to choose from, including Pancakes, Beetroot Toast, English Breakfast, and Eggs Benedict, plus new additions including Asian Chicksilog, PB&B Toast, Huevos Rancheros and lots more, it costs Dh65 per person for unlimited dishes and one cup of coffee or tea, and Dh35 for kids, including a small juice. DETAILS: Available seven days a week on a reservation-only basis; weekdays from 8am to 12pm, and weekends from 8am to 4pm. Circle-café.com. ....
Dubai: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is launching its 2021 season this weekend with literary-themed events, many with an art and design influence, at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. The Friday-Saturday programme features live appearances, performances, tours, workshops, exhibitions and children’s activities, with many sessions free to attend. The events mark the first of three weekends, with the festival continuing at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City (February 4 to 6) and Alserkal Avenue (February 12 to 13). Jameel Arts Centre will be kicking off the festival with a programme that includes emerging and established authors, poets and designers, with sessions in Arabic and English against the backdrop of Jameel Arts Centre’s sculpture park. Outdoor talks and panel discussions will be free, with online booking to reserve a space. Fees apply for workshops, which must be booked in advance at the festival’s website. Prospective visitors can explore the p ....