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Mawahib: The Talent Directory – Explore Art and Design From the UAE
Having a book full of artistically talented people around the Gulf is definitely something new. It’s like a visual guide of art drawn or captured by the most gifted artists. The book features a fantastic collection of work from graphic designers, illustrators and photographers in the UAE and trust me when I say this, this [...]
Mawahib: The Talent Directory from the UAE
Natoof, an innovative design studio, has today announced the release of a new book, Mawahib: The Talent Directory, to inspire, encourage, highlight and showcase astounding talents in the world of Arabic design and photography. The book, offers an immediate look at some of the most astounding talents in design and photography in the Arab world, but [...]
Edge of Arabia Celebrates Pioneers of Saudi Contemporary Art in New Book
Independent art initiative Edge of Arabia and renowned publisher Booth-Clibborn Editions have launched Edge of Arabia: Contemporary Art from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This lavishly illustrated book explores the extraordinary contemporary arts culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With contributions from art historians, curators, gallerists, collectors and patrons, the book centres around a group [...]
“50 Must Know Facts About Sharjah” Book Now in its 2nd Edition
Sharjah Media Centre, the communications arm of the Government of Sharjah, launched the second edition of “50 Must Know Facts About Sharjah.” The first edition of the book “50 Must Know Facts About Sharjah” was released in November 2011 during the 30th Sharjah International Book Fair. According to His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, [...]
Book Review: The White Tiger
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is one of the best novels I’ve read. As his debut novel, Adiga, who won the Man Booker prize in 2008, garnered a lot of success after the publishing of this book. The novel revolves around an Indian, Balram Halwai, and how he manages to become a successful entrepreneur [...]
A Search in Secret Egypt: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids
In 1936, Paul Brunton (1898–1981) wrote A Search in Secret Egypt; a fascinating travelogue about his cross-country journey across Egypt. It took him to Cairo, the Pyramids at Giza, the ruins of Karnak and the temple of Hathor at Dendera and Luxor. Many times, as the author unwraps the secrets of Egypt, you feel as [...]
Harry Potter: Rejoicing and Reliving the Book Series
For fans of the Harry Potter books, I have this to say: with the release of the final Harry Potter movie, fans around the globe have reveled in the cinematic beauty and powerful story line of the film. However, while everyone turned their heads towards this new release, I actually took time to relive the [...]