SHARJAH FOCUS: Public events

1001 Stories: UAE Writers on Arabic Literature Today Tuesday 10 March 2019| 19.15-20.30Knowledge Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB An evening with three writers from the United Arab Emirates to chime with this year's London Book Fair Sharjah Focus. Hear how writers in Arabic are addressing the challenging issues of today as these authors read from their work, discuss the richness of contemporary Arabic literature, and talk about the stories that need to be told. £5.50-£11 | Book online  Emirati Poets in London Thursday 12 March 2019| 20.00-21.00National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX Join us for an evening in celebration of Emirati poetry as we present some of the most celebrated poets from the United Arab Emirates. Find out more about Nabati, a 'people's poetry' that has recently become a UAE television phenomenon with Million's Poet, the country's equivalent to X Factor. The event will include readings by poets from the region, with a discussion of their work and a Q&A session. £5 | Book online           Continue reading at 'British Council global'

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