DUBAI, 18th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, the emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has launched the second edition of its reading corner at Modhesh World, Dubais ultimate indoor fun destination for families and children. Following the success of last years reading corner, the new edition features an expanded range of educational and entertainment activities for youngsters alongside Dubai Summer Surprises at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The reading corner allows children and their parents to read and spend quality time together throughout the festival, which began on 3rd July and will continue until 12th August 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. The library includes childrens books in both Arabic and English and is hosting reading workshops and sessions as well as educational games, all of which are held under the supervision of specialists. The project aims to promote a healthy reading habit across the community and younger generations, while also giving the public an opportunity to benefit from fun and educational activities that are designed to improve the participants reading skills. The reading corner in Modhesh World is the ideal platform for Dubai Culture to reach to its target audience of children and young adults. Dr. Hissa bin Masoud, Director of Dubai Public Library at Dubai Culture, commented, "This step is aligned with the authoritys ongoing support of the National Reading Strategy 2016-2026, which was launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai."Dr. Hissa added, "With this initiative, we are giving families in Dubai and other emirates the ideal opportunity to nurture their childrens reading skills while also enjoying quality time together during the summer season."Modhesh World is a key feature of Dubai Summer Surprises. The festival has become an extremely popular destination for family entertainment during the Dubai summer season, attracting over 500,000 visitors each year. Dubai Culture aims to enhance Dubais cultural scene and draw attention to the emirates rich heritage with a variety of initiatives that take place throughout the year. The authoritys mandate is to build bridges of constructive dialogue between different civilisations and cultures through enriching initiatives that benefit the emirates citizens, residents and visitors.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2017.
