Day: August 26, 2026

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has announced the closure of registration for the 18th edition of the International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, presented by e&, following 475 entries from 20 Arab and foreign countries. This compares with 407 entries in the 17th edition, an increase of 68 entries, or 16.7%.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) to strengthen research collaboration across the social sector. The partnership will focus on understanding digital social trends and anticipating future changes, helping build knowledge and support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities.