Dubai Culture Empowers Emirati & UAE-based Writers to Shine on the World Stage - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Empowers Emirati & UAE-based Writers to Shine on the World Stage

28 homegrown voices participate in 17 literary platforms abroad Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 January 2026: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with the Emirates Literature Foundation, has enabled 28 Emirati & UAE-based participations in 17 literary events worldwide through its Exporting Local Literary Talent programme. Launched in June 2024, the initiative is opening doors for local talent on the international scene while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a hub for the creative economy. Operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Cultural Grant, the programme highlights the ability of Emirati and UAE based crea

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Winners of First Chapter 2026 announced - winners first

Winners of First Chapter 2026 announced

ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship has put 50 locally based writers on the path to international publishing success Dubai, 23 January 2026: This winners of First Chapter 2026, the ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship, were announced today at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The fellowship pairs debut writers with internationally published authors and is open to writers working on their first novel in either Arabic or English. Ten winners were selected from 120 applicants, with the announcements made by five of the programme’s mentors who are participating in this year’s Emirates LitFest. The authors mentoring the 2026 cohort are

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Dubai International Program for Writing continues to advance knowledge landscape and foster creativity in 2025 - dubai int...

Dubai International Program for Writing continues to advance knowledge landscape and foster creativity in 2025

DIPW succeeded in reaching over 102,000 participants, with the majority being youth Dubai, UAE, 24 December 2025- The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a flagship initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), expanded its intellectual presence and impact in 2025, both locally and globally. DIPW accomplished noteworthy milestones in 2025 that bolster its rich history, empower young talents, and nurture a new and inspiring generation of Arab writers and literary creators. Launched in 2013, DIPW supports Emirati and Arab authors while driving intellectual and literary movements across the regio

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The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article...

The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article Writers Forum

Dubai, UAE, 14 December 2025: In collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the Emirati Article Award organised the Emirati Article Writers Forum. The forum was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, as well as writers, researchers, and media professionals interested in writing articles. It served as a platform that brought together professionals and facilitated discussions on the role of articles in the cultural and media landscape. The forum addressed the status

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