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              Literature

              The National's broad exploration of classic and contemporary writing, highlighting authors, themes and literary trends

              Officials during the opening of the Manuscripts Exhibition - Sustainable Identity and Development at House of Wisdom. Photo: House of Wisdom

              Rare manuscripts trace Arab science and scholarship

              BooksJune 22, 2026
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              BooksJune 05, 2026
              Iranian writer and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi became a French citizen in 2006. AFP

              French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56

              CultureJune 04, 2026
              Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi discusses the Polish translation of Let Them Know She Is Here at Ksiegarnia Korekty bookshop in Warsaw. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority

              How coin found in Sharjah inspired Sheikha Bodour's search for forgotten queen

              BooksJune 02, 2026
              Several titles from Emirati publishers were at the Sharjah pavilion during the Warsaw International Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority

              How Arabic language and literature took root in Poland over a century

              BooksMay 31, 2026
              Emirati Writers Day is celebrated annually on May 26. Victor Besa / The National

              Eight works of fiction by Emirati writers tracing the UAE’s evolving story

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              Ode to a Camel blends fine art photography, shot by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, with poetry and reflective essays. Photo: Assouline

              Sheikha Latifa turns her lens on camels and desert heritage

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              ‘Diwan’ gathers together poetry, power and public life

              CultureMay 08, 2026
              Emirates Literature Foundation founder Isobel Abulhoul says the honour carries both personal and institutional significance. Photo: Emirates Literature Foundation

              Sheikh Zayed Book Award win aids Literature Foundation’s goals for young readers

              CultureApril 29, 2026
              The UAE National Reading Index 2025 surveyed reading habits across the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Rise in reading Arabic literature - but bookworms in UAE prefer digital formats

              BooksApril 27, 2026
              This Pretty Planet is part-story, part-song and apt for musically inclined children

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              BooksApril 26, 2026
              The Arabic word for warehouse is makhzan. The National

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              CultureApril 24, 2026
              Sharjah unveils its Guest of Honour programme ahead of Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority

              Sharjah named Guest of Honour at Warsaw International Book Fair

              BooksApril 24, 2026
              Syrian authors have used fiction to track the story of the nation.

              Syria Independence Day: Nine novels that chart a nation’s modern history

              BooksApril 17, 2026
              Several authors have found inspiration for their titles from the UAE. Photo: Leslie Pableo

              English books to read that are set in the UAE

              BooksApril 12, 2026
              The award was launched in 2007 to reward excellence in contemporary Arabic fiction

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              BooksApril 12, 2026
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