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Saudi Arabia pulls 'indecent' novel from bookstores

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Saudi authorities on Thursday pulled a novel by an award-winning author from bookstores after readers denounced some passages as pornographic, sparking controversy in the ultra-conservative kingdom. "Thursday's Visitors" is an Arabic fiction novel by well-known columnist and writer Badriyah al-Bishr, who often focuses on the daily struggles of women in Saudi Arabia. "The ministry of culture and information has withdrawnRead more

UAE-based artist's work featured in Narendra Modi's new book

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

UAE-based Indian artist, Akbar Saheb has gained the distinction of being the only artist whose illustrations feature in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book, Mann Ki BaatThe book , which discusses the making and evolution of PM Modi's radio broadcasting show Mann ki Baat (Heart's Voice), was unveiled today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee. Read more

Morning tips to prepare

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