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3/13/25, 9:50 AM Ministry of Culture Announces Cultural and Knowledge Programs for the UAE Reading Month 2025 | Web Release
Asmaa Al Mutawat, Founder and President of Salon Al-Multaqa, and Shaikha Al-Mutairi, Secretary General of the
Emirates Writers Union.

The programs will feature diverse array of cultural and knowledge-based activities organised by various ministries, local

entities, and public interest associations. Their primary objective is to cultivate reading habits by emphasizing the role of
reading in driving sustainable development and enhancing cultural awareness.

H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, said: “The UAE Reading Month initiative

reflects the nation’s long-standing vision to create a highly educated, well-informed society and drive sustainable
development. It also signifies the country’s commitment to enhancing cultural awareness among its people. The

activities organised as part of Reading Month initiative highlight the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to position reading as a
pivotal instrument for culture and knowledge development. It further aligns with the ambitious ‘UAE Centennial 2071’

plan, which aims to elevate the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and culture by leveraging reading as a key
enabler of this vision.”

H.E. Al Nakhi further stated: “Reading Month is a significant intellectual and cultural milestone, and serves as a far-
reaching strategic initiative aimed at raising awareness of the role of reading in personal growth and community

development. Moreover, by promoting a culture of reading among diverse age groups, the nation is advancing its efforts
to nurture a capable generation equipped to tackle future challenges, paving the way for a sustainable knowledge-based

economy.”

Reading Month 2025 will feature a diverse range of activities and events hosted at the Ministry’s Cultural and Creative
Centres across the Emirates. These events will include the launch of multiple initiatives by local cultural entities and

institutions aimed at fostering a reading culture among all members of society.

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