Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage and literature, recently held a panel discussion on women in literature in the UAE. The event was held at Etihad Museum in Dubai and was attended by authors Salha Ghabish and Shaikha Al-Mutairi, as well as an audience of intellectuals, media professionals, and all those interested in local culture.

The session, conducted by Mohamed Al Habsi, underpinned the importance of spreading awareness of female literature and its role in enriching cultural mobility in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world, highlighting the pivotal role that Emirati women play in cultural and literary activities. Participants in the discussion stressed the need to emphasise and promote women's literature in the nation.

The participants also discussed the impact that Authorities, especially Dubai Culture, have on supporting women's literature in the United Arab Emirates, noting the importance of coordination and cooperation between Authorities to achieve the desired goals. Among the most important topics discussed were the current and expected roles of various local media outlets in highlighting women's literature, informing the public about it, and reaching out to students in schools and universities to spread it and inspire upcoming generations. Salha Ghabish is the Cultural Advisor and Head of the Cultural and Information Office of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Marami’ magazine. She is a published poet, novelist, and a writer for children and adolescents. She has also written short stories, plays, and a TV series, as well as produced television shows and contributed to the establishment of cultural projects in the Emirate of Sharjah, the capital of Arab and Islamic culture. Sheikha Abdullah bin Jassim Al Mutairi is the head of the National Culture and Documentation Department, the Head of Public Relations and Media at the Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage, and is also a member of many cultural bodies and councils. She has contributed to literary and cultural publications, earning her many specialised awards as a result. In addition to her active participation in lectures, symposiums, and worksheets, she established a poetry salon in the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai. She has published many works, including the poetry book ‘Diwan Marsa Al Wedad,’ ‘Kitab Qa’ema,’ ‘Lal Haneen Baqeya,’ and ‘Ya Akthari w Aqali.’  

Dubai Culture aims to enhance Dubai’s cultural scene and draw attention to the UAE’s rich heritage. The Authority’s mandate is to build bridges of constructive dialogue between different civilizations and cultures to enhance Dubai's position as a creative and sustainable global city for culture, heritage, arts, and literature, with the aim to empower these sectors by developing creative and innovative projects and initiatives locally, regionally, and globally.

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About Dubai Culture & Arts Authority:

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on March 8, 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in order to drive the growth of the city’s artistic and cultural landscape. The Authority’s vision is to establish Dubai as a global, creative, and sustainable city for culture, heritage, arts and literature, and to empower these sectors to bring happiness to Dubai’s society.

As part of its mandate, Dubai Culture has several initiatives that are focused on strengthening both the historic and modern cultural fabric of Dubai, including Dubai Art Season - the city’s premier umbrella arts initiative which kicks off with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and encompasses Art Week including Art Dubai, and SIKKA Art Fair- an annual event aimed at promoting Emirati and local artists in the UAE and the wider GCC region, Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre - an annual festival that fosters the art of theatre in the UAE and that is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2018, and Dubai Next - a dynamic platform that aims to showcase the Emirate’s cultural ethos and its vibrant creative scene on the global stage.

The Authority’s other key initiatives include Creatopia (www.creatopia.ae) - the nation’s first government empowered virtual community that guides and nurtures the creative culture of the nation and provides a platform of information and opportunities that lead to exposure and personal growth.

Dubai Culture also plays a leading role in support of the UAE National Strategy for Reading 2026, in particular by undertaking a major refurbishment of all Dubai Public Libraries branches to transform them into state-of-art cultural and artistic hubs. Across all of its branches, Dubai Public Library also provides children and young adults with a range of educational and entertaining activities that encourage the use of its facilities. The ‘Our Summer is Filled with Culture & Arts Programme’ is a Dubai Public Library initiative which complements the UAE National Reading Strategy, with its activities open to all age groups, and which revolve around four key themes: happiness, reading, family and the future.

The Authority also manages more than 16 heritage sites across the Emirate, and is a key government stakeholder in the development of the Dubai Historical District. As the custodian Authority of Dubai’s museum sector, Dubai Culture officially launched Etihad Museum in December 2016. The museum provides platform to encourage cultural exchange and to connect Emirati youth with their culture and history. As part of the Authority mandate to support Dubai’s vision of becoming the focal point of diverse cultural exchange (regionally & globally), the museums will play a catalyst role in preserving Emirati Heritage.

For more information on Dubai Culture, visit www.dubaiculture.gov.ae

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