Foundation Initiatives
Voices Of Future Generations
Writing project empowers young people to voice their hopes and dreams for a just and sustainable world.
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Emirates LitFest: Student Edition
The Student Edition of the 2021 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature ensures that students still get to hear from the authors they know and love.
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Kateb Maktub
A recent initiative focused on showcasing Arab authors in the global spotlight.
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Online Resources for Parents, Teachers and Librarians
There is no limit to the stories and activities available online. These are a few of our favourites.
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Reading for Pleasure Project
Reading project designed to create lifelong book lovers across the nation.
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Literary Conversations Across Borders
New digital project hosts live debate between Emirati experts and leading international commentators
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The Global Association of Literary Festivals
Connecting literary festivals from around the world in a spirit of cooperation.
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Boundless Book Club
Tune in for lively conversations and recommendations about books and authors.
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#EmiratesLitFest YouTube
Relive past festival events and discover exciting debate on the subjects that matter now in our new virtual series.
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The Authors Speak
Vintage Litfest, interviews from top authors previously featured onboard the Emirates LitFest ice channel.
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Emirates LitFest Writing Prize
Aspiring novelists from the GCC are invited to submit a sample of their original unpublished writing for a chance to win a coaching session with an international literary agent.
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From the Inside Out
Stories and personal reflections from the inmates of Dubai Central Jail.
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School Librarian of the Year Award
Celebrating the inspiring work of the best school librarians in the UAE.
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