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Ministry of Culture launches awards and projects for month

Abu dhabi - WAM

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development announced the launch of "The Reader Award" under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, for its employees, to highlight the UAE’s month of reading. According to the rules of the competition, the employees who read the most number of books from the ministry’s smartRead 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

Abu Dhabi takes part in Month of Reading, with 200 activities

Abu dhabi - WAM

With over 200 activities planned, public institutions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are taking part in the "Month of Reading" that lays emphasis on building human capital to sustain the comprehensive development being experienced by the UAE. The move follows the resolution of the Cabinet to March the "Month of Reading" each year, in line with the declaration ofRead more

VP marks start of UAE's Month of Reading

Dubai - WAM

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, marked on Wednesday the launch of "the UAE’s month of reading" through a series of tweets, highlighting the role of reading in making hope. "Today marks the beginning of the UAE’s Month of Reading at our schools, universities and facilities. WeRead more

Ras al-Khaimah launches first smart reading application in UAE

Ras Al-Khalmah - Arab Today

The Human Resources Department in Ras al-Khaimah has launched the first comprehensive smart reading application in the UAE called "Our Resources Read". The application provides various reading services and is considered to be among the department’s creative initiatives in the promotion of reading for all employees of the Ras al-Khaimah government. The department launched the application in coordination with theRead more

Reading therapy relieves mental disorders

UAE - Arab Today

The reading hoppy in Arab world still needs more attention despite of our knowledge of its importance to enrich mind and open door for science, culture and creativity, but we still lose sight of its benefits, of which that it became used as an effective treatment for many psychiatric disorders. A lecture titled "Reading and Psychodrama as Therapy" presented byRead more

UAE concludes Year of Reading on positive note

Dubai - Arab Today

The directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for declaring 2016 as the Year of Reading have contributed to a momentous shift in the national personality and interests of the future generations, said Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, and Chairman of the Higher Supervisory Committees for the Year of Reading, as he announced the conclusion ofRead more

The exhibition of Reading Gaol: Wilde's prison opens doors

Reading - Arab Today

Reading Gaol broke Oscar Wilde during his two-year incarceration but 120 years later, the prison is welcoming the Irish writer back -- this time through his works, in an exhibition on isolation. Her Majesty's Prison Reading, west of London, is also hosting works from the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and British visual artist Steve McQueen for the exhibition entitled "Inside".Read more