Coronavirus has increased appetite for stories, books, and literary experiences in the region, said Emirates Literature Foundation’s CEO and founder
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UAE launches new publishing house to promote local authors
Emirates Literature Foundation has announced the launch of a new independent publishing house, ELF Publishing
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Video: New digital debate project – literary conversations across borders
A new initiative to promote international cultural understanding through the power of books and words has been launched by the UAE Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy and the Emirates Literature Foundation.
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Reading the vital signs: Isobel Abulhoul, Emirates Literature Foundation
Isobel Abulhoul OBE is the CEO and Trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation, whose passion for education and reading underpins the annual event that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together with authors from across the world
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Balancing the books: Is the business of writing broken?
From London to Los Angeles, authors around the world have seen their average earnings plummet in recent years, despite book sales continuing to grow. Some industry experts say this trend is a serious threat to the future of modern literature. Attending the recent Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Arabian Business spoke to some local authors and publishing insiders to find out if the business of books really is broken