Explore Islam this Ramadan with Big Little Steps
Dubai-based author Mathilde Loujayne has written a guide to Islam for women.
Dubai-based author Mathilde Loujayne has written a guide to Islam for women.
After two Covid-affected Emirates LitFests, it’s apt that the celebratory 15th edition should return ‘home’ of sorts — to the vibrant atmosphere of the InterContinental in Dubai’s Festival City. And with the spectacular Mohammed Bin Rashid Library now open just across the Creek, it’s great to see that some sessions and workshops are taking place there, too, given that it’s a building that reminds us of the power of literature. There’s plenty for Livehealthy readers
Increasingly, the program at Dubai’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is tapping into the power books have to encourage positive change in our wellbeing, eating habits and general attitude to life. Indeed, this year’s theme, Here comes the sun, is in many ways a reflection of such optimism — and over two weekends in February in the festival’s new surroundings at the Habtoor City Hotels, its psychology, wellness and food strands offer a wide range
For many of us, one of the best things about living in the UAE is getting to mix with a diverse community of knowledgeable professionals and talented creatives from across the globe. Indeed, Dubai-resident Kira Jean founded the publishing company, The Dreamwork Collective, out of a desire to give a platform to our region’s most fascinating voices, and shine a light on the huge range of writers who live here. With a strong social conscience and an
The Emirates Literature Festival is back at Dubai Festival City from February 4-6, with events also at the Jameel Arts Center and Al Serkal Avenue. This year’s program features a range of talks by authors and writing workshops, explorations of poetry, art and creativity, alongside sessions that address our environment and basic physical and mental health. Celebrating Nature Major Ali Al Suwaidi, president of the Emirates Marine Environmental Group, often called ‘the UAE’s last pearl
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