Month of Reading: UAE launches ‘A World Reads’ initiative to enrich libraries

Month of Reading: UAE launches ‘A World Reads’ initiative to enrich libraries

It strives to support and enrich school libraries with a diverse collection of Arabic and English books for children, youth, and adults

Published: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 6:40 PM Last updated: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 6:41 PM

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) has launched “A World Reads” initiative In conjunction with the UAE Reading Month

Aiming to spread knowledge, encourage reading, and empower schools across the UAE, the “A World Reads” initiative strives to support and enrich school libraries with a diverse collection of Arabic and English books for children, youth, and adults. It will also provide support for students participating in the Arab Reading Challenge Award, along with enriching and developing library collections in federal and local government departments, as well as private institutions, universities, and colleges.

A unique collection of books in Arabic and English and Braille books will be offered to children, young people, adults, People of Determination, and visually impaired who integrated into education and schools. It will also provide a free and easy access to the various resources of knowledge and information available across society.

The campaign has been launched in collaboration with local publishers, special-publication institutions, and a select group of authors and writers, to support and enrich