Book Discussion Camp; Ramadan Iftar
A Ramadan iftar followed by a discussion of the book “You in Chapters,” exploring the impact of daily mental distractions on personal awareness and choices, in a reflective and conversational setting.
(Fursan Al Qira’a) Competition
Under the patronage of Al Qasimia University in the Emirate of Sharjah, the College of Arts and Humanities has announced its annual competition for the tenth consecutive year, the “Fursan Al Qira’a” (Reading Knights) competition, which coincides with the Month of Reading (March) each year under the slogan: “The UAE Reads.” Students of Al Qasimia […]
(ADU Reads 2026- Poster Design Competition (Year of Family)
In celebration of National Reading Month, the ADU Library invites students to participate in a poster design competition under the theme “The UAE Reads – Reading Within the Family.” Students are encouraged to create an original poster in Arabic or English that reflects the joy of family reading. The competition runs from 2nd March to […]
UAE Reads LibGuide – Discover curated reading resources
The UAE Reads LibGuide marks the UAE’s Month of Reading by offering a curated collection of books, videos, and practical reading tips, all in one place. It serves as a central hub of inspiring resources designed to promote reading, learning, and lifelong literacy throughout the community.
Second-hand Book Fair
The used book fair will take place during the reading month in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Center. This event supports the book donation campaign. Visitors can find a unique selection of used books across various genres, in Arabic and English, with prices ranging from 3 to 10 dirhams. The fair aims to promote […]
Read and Study
An initiative aimed at encouraging and motivating students to read and study outside of school hours.
The UAE Reads – Year of the Family
Reading Month 2026 is a school-wide initiative for Grades 6-12 led by the English Department in support of the national campaign “The UAE Reads” and aligned with the Year of the Family. The program promotes reading as a meaningful shared activity between students and their families, aiming to strengthen literacy, communication skills, and school-home partnerships. […]
Reading is Leading
Hosting the Secretary-General of the Arabic Language Academy, Dr. Muhammad Safi Al-Mustaghani, on the topic of “The Verse ‘Read’: Significance, Meaning, and Application in the Age of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence Awareness and Motivation for the Educational Field and its Components (Schools, Parents, Students)”
“The Forest of Books”
Each student will choose her favorite book and write its title along with a picture of its cover on a small piece of paper. Then, the papers will be hung on a tree, transforming it into a “forest” filled with diverse books. The goal is to share favorite books among students and promote a reading […]
A Good Companion / Family Library
A student imagines her own library at home and talks during the video about her parents’ interest in acquiring books. She chooses a book from the library that she read with one of her parents’ guidance and provides a brief overview of the book and why she recommends it to others.