Yesterday, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library organized a series of activities, with the participation of a group of writers, poets, intellectuals, those interested in cultural and literary affairs, members of the library’s board of directors and visitors.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, Jamal Al-Shehhi, said: “The Arabic language, with its richness and diversity of vocabulary, plays a major role in expressing our identity, culture, and our Arab and Islamic roots, as it constitutes one of the pillars of national identity in the United Arab Emirates,” adding that Today, the library constitutes a creative, artistic and community center that contributes effectively to the promotion of national identity and the preservation of the cultural and human heritage, in addition to hosting more than 184 thousand books in the Arabic language, including more than 26 thousand books translated from other languages, and more than 52 titles on the Arabic language and in Arabic. Continuously increasing.”
The activities began with a poetry evening performed by the great poet Karim Al-Iraqi and the Emirati poet Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim. The evening was moderated by writer Salma Al-Hafiti, in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al-Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Mazrouei, Member of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and a group of writers and poets. And Emirati and Arab intellectuals and those interested in the cultural aspect, in celebration of the International Day of the Arabic Language.
The Arabic language event included the signature of the novel “The Circle of Spices” by Emirati writer Salha Obaid, who has published several novels, including Life in Zorba’s Way, in addition to publishing several collections of stories, including Alzheimer’s and The Messenger of Happiness.
The library also organized a reading and signing ceremony for the book “The Names”, translated by Emirati journalist Safia Al-Shehhi, winner of the Sheikha Latifa bin Mohammed Award for Childhood Creativity in the Art of Public Speaking.
The activities witnessed a wide participation of members and visitors of the library from all segments and categories of the library, stressing that the library has become a distinguished meeting place for everyone of all walks of life, and a center for stimulating passion for creativity and knowledge and introducing Arab scholars, creators and talented people in all fields.
