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3/13/25, 9:50 AM Ministry of Culture Announces Cultural and Knowledge Programs for the UAE Reading Month 2025 - Middle East News 247
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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