Addicted to reading :books on paper or e variety, road signs, muesli boxes. How can squiggles be so potent? Writers have a lot to answer for!

Dubai
Joined June 2009
زيارة اليابان 🇯🇵 شكرًا للأحبة القائمين على برنامج بيت واسيدا الدولي للأدب «مكتبة هاروكي موراكامي» في جامعة «واسيدا» في طوكيو 🇯🇵 المنظمين، أصحاب الدعوة، مديرة الجلسة ماري أوكا والمترجم شينتارو موري والحضور الكريم من أعضاء هيئة التدريس والطلبة.. ممتن لحسن التنظيم والإدارة وكرم الضيافة ومناقشة الأدب الكويتي في اليابان 🇯🇵 🇰🇼 وشكرًا لكرم الحضور أ. كاورو ياماموتو وأ. أوتوشي وأ. موتويوكي شيباتا. تصوير كانيكو كازوهيرو من جامعة واسيدا.
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✨#OTD in 2016 🩵 The Duchess of Edinburgh being warmely welcomed by her loving husband and their excited children after completing a 445 miles cycling challenge to raise funds for the DofE Award 📸PA
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Wishing UAE Team Emirates-XRG (@TeamEmiratesUAE) every success in today’s second stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, beginning in Boston. Wonderful to visit this historic Lincolnshire town. @TiceRichard 🇦🇪🇬🇧🚴 – at Boston, England
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ISOBEL ABULHOUL retweeted
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
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لا يمكن تصدير دور الوالدين والبيت للمعلمين، والأصدقاء، والمساعدة المنزلية، والشاشات.لا يمكن وسوف نرى الأثر السلبي في أبنائنا. لا أحد يعوض دور الأهل في التربية وفي توازن الطفل النفسي. صعب؟ نعم، يأخذ كل وقتنا؟نعم،ولكن طالما اخترنا أن ننجب أطفالا، عاينا أن نقوم بدورنا على أكمل وجه.
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youtube.com/watch?v=W9GXolaq… Thank you @LBC and @TomSwarbrick1 for the opportunity to discuss the situation in the region and the importance of the UAE–UK relationship. In the face of unprecedented attacks, the UAE remains resilient, safe and secure thanks to the dedication of our armed forces. Our focus remains on ensuring the safety of everyone in the UAE, nationals, residents and visitors alike. Iran must stop its reckless attacks.
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Furusiyya: The Return to Origins, Saturdays at 6:00 PM

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من دبي، حيث تتحوّل الأحلام إلى تصاميم مميزة، والأفكار إلى واقع ملهم، افتتحنا #أسبوع_دبي_للتصميم بنسخته الحادية عشرة، لنحتفي بالإبداع كقوة قادرة على تغيير العالم للأفضل، بمشاركة أكثر من 1000 مصمم ومهندس ومبدع من أكثر من 50 دولة، اجتمعوا في دبي، لعبّروا عن المستقبل بطريقتهم.
فالإبداع في دبي ليس فعلاً فردياً، بل رحلة جماعية ترسم ملامح الغد عبر الاستدامة والجمال والابتكار.. وهنا، يصبح التصميم لغة حوار بين الثقافات المختلفة، ومنصة تعبّر عن روح دبي.. مدينة المواهب، وملتقى العقول، ومهد الأفكار التي تعبر الحدود وتصنع الفرق.
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Fifty years of stories, learning, and family — from one small bookstore to a UAE institution. So proud to celebrate Magrudy’s 50th anniversary today with family, friends, and generations who’ve shared in its journey. From our family to yours. 📚🇦🇪 #Magrudys50 #UAE
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I’m so honoured to be appointed @UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, a role that reflects my lifelong belief in the power of books and learning to build bridges.
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Quote of the day: “Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s soul.” — Joyce Carol Oates #kidlit #reading #ukedchat
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ISOBEL ABULHOUL retweeted
Hey, today’s my birthday and… it’s a big one! If you could share this post, below, about our Adventuremice books, that would be a gift that would mean a lot to me. (It takes so much energy to get the word out about them and I’d love a day off!) 🥳🙏
Our highly-illustrated book 'Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!', the sixth in the series, is out now, available at all good bookshops! Visit Adventuremice.com for free, all-age drawing activities, author interviews and readings!🐭✍️📚⚓️ @philipreeve1 @DFB_storyhouse
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A proud moment for Victoria and me as we collected the prize on behalf of @godolphin for Arabian Story’s thrilling win in the Britannia Stakes 🏆 On Ladies’ Day at #RoyalAscot, Godolphin delivered a remarkable double: 🐎 Trawlerman stormed the Gold Cup in record time 🐎 Arabian Story showed heart and promise in a fiercely contested finish A day of excellence on and off the track. #RoyalBlue #Ascot2025
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We launched the second edition of the “Reading for Pleasure” Conference, organised by the Emirates Literature Foundation, with the participation of local and international experts, over 1,000 parents and educators, and representatives from the education sector and libraries worldwide.
The “Reading for Pleasure” initiative reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to make knowledge and learning a foundation for building both individuals and society. It reinforces the importance of instilling a love for reading as a human and intellectual value that broadens minds, nurtures creativity, and helps shape a generation of readers, thinkers, and future leaders.
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As we mark ten years of the School Librarian of the Year Awards, we honour the vital role librarians play in inspiring young minds and enriching school communities. We also celebrate the launch of the Association of School Librarians, a landmark initiative to support professional development and establish best practices across UAE schools. My warmest congratulations go to this year’s winners.
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ISOBEL ABULHOUL retweeted
Replying to @ummansoor
@ummansoor Celebrating school librarians @MBRUniversity “One story. one child. One open heart”
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'Clinic of Hope' initiative at Al Jalila Children's Hospital, providing essential free medical care to 300 children in need across more than 20 specialised fields 💙 @DubaiHealthae Its lead paediatric metabolic consultant Dr Hamda Abulhoul provides an insightful conversation on how the clinic is helping hundreds of families access care they couldn't otherwise afford and what the success of the clinic can teach us about the challenges of complex childhood illness? 🎧 Listen here 00:50:43 dubaieye1038.com/player/podc…
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Supported by Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, 'Clinic of Hope' was held in conjunction with Zayed Humanitarian Day and is in line with the ‘Year of Community’, reflecting the leadership’s vision for a cohesive and prosperous society. The organisation of the clinic reflects Dubai Health’s commitment to advancing health for humanity by providing free medical check-ups and supporting patients facing financial hardship.
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