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J K Rowling's new children's book, 'The Christmas Pig', will be released worldwide in October. AP

'The Christmas Pig': JK Rowling to release new children's book in October

April 14, 2021
The World Trade Centre, still under construction, as seen behind dunes, late 1970s. Courtesy of Gordon Heald.

New book 'Showpiece City' tells the story of Dubai's beginnings through architecture

April 13, 2021
Former vice president Mike Pence is set to release an autobiography in 2023. AP

Former US vice president Mike Pence to pen memoir in 'seven-figure' book deal

April 8, 2021
Dorian Paul Rogers is the founder of Abu Dhabi's Rooftop Rhythms. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre

'The Million Mile Stare': How Dorian Paul Rogers used racial trauma to inspire poetry colouring book

April 6, 2021
Visitors look at a cut-out artwork by American artist Michelangelo Pistoletto during Art Dubai 2020 at Dubai International Financial Centre. EPA

UAE's arts and culture experts share hopes for future of Dubai's creative sector

April 5, 2021
French-Syrian cartoonist and film director Riad Sattouf is known for his candid, emotionally resonant graphic novels. AFP

Why cartoonist Riad Sattouf believes graphic novels are superior to books: 'A powerful form of expression'

April 5, 2021
An exhibit from the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection at From Cinderella to Sindbad: German and Arab Timeless Tales. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

'From Cinderella to Sindbad': New Abu Dhabi exhibition to explore literary traditions from Germany and the Arab world

April 4, 2021
Author Dav Pilkey has apologised for 'passive racism' in his graphic novel, 'The Adventures of Ook and Glu'. AP

Author Dav Pilkey apologises as 'Captain Underpants' spin-off book pulled for 'passive racism'

March 30, 2021
Palestinian author Adania Shibli's 'Minor Detail' has been longlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize. Alamy

Who is Adania Shibli? Award-winning author of 'Minor Detail' longlisted for the International Booker Prize

March 30, 2021
Palestinian author Adania Shibli's 'Minor Detail' has been longlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize. Alamy

International Booker Prize 2021: Palestinian author Adania Shibli makes cut for longlist

March 30, 2021
Poetry from Emirati writer Ousha Bint Khalifa is written on the walls of the Women's Museum in Deira. Works from established Arab poets will be published in this new series from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre. Antonie Robertson / The National

For the love of poetry: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches new series

March 29, 2021
'Longing for the Woman Next Door' by Habib Selmi; 'The Calamity of the Nobility' by Amira Ghenim and 'File 42' by Abdelmeguid Sabata are all shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2021. Dar al-Adab, Dar Mesaa , Al-Markez alThaqafi al-Arabi   

Ipaf 2021: Shortlisted works for International Prize for Arabic Fiction announced

March 29, 2021
From left: 'Al Ghaos Abu Sabaat Arzaq' by Ahmad Mohammed bin Thani; 'Khetab Al Omtholah, Hewar Al Al Fikr wa Al Sultah Moqarabah Tadawlyah Maarfyah' by Said Jebbar; 'Masar Al Tahdeeth fe Al Fonoon Al Tashkelyah, men Al Orsomah ella Al Lawha' by Khelil Gouia. Courtesy Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2021: Six titles from the UAE, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are shortlisted

March 29, 2021
Palestinian-American author Hala Alyan released her second novel, 'The Arsonists' City', in March 2021. Courtesy Elena Mudd

'The Arsonists' City': Why Hala Alyan's second novel is a love letter to Lebanon

March 29, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is seen in this handout photo released by Britiain's Kensington Palace. Matt Porteous

Kate Middleton's 'Hold Still' project to be turned into a photo book

March 28, 2021
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Dubai rent freeze, UAE passports, 2,022 new cases - The Daily Update

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Ramadan lights along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, April 5, 2021. Victor Besa / The National

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Salaries in the UAE are expected to remain stable this year. Getty Images

Why salaries in the UAE will remain stable in 2021 – Pocketful of Dirhams

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