The initiative follows the inauguration of the AED 1 billion Mohammed bin Rashid Library
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Dubai Ruler opens AED 1 billion library built as a ‘cultural beacon’
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library has been described as a ‘new cultural beacon in the region’ and houses more than 1 million printed and digital books
Video: Discover a lost Arabian world – Dubai Creek
Not only is Dubai Creek the emirate’s first major port, but it’s also full of historical significance.
Sheikh Mohammed launches initiative to provide 1m books to libraries
‘We can’t create a tolerant society and stable families without culture, reading or knowledge,’ he says
Dubai’s new $270m library must open on schedule – official
Dubai Municipality chief directs contractors to complete cultural project to mid-2018 schedule during site visit
In pictures: Eight UAE projects penned for completion in 2018
While 2017 saw a number of new projects – from super tall buildings to grand masterplans – open to the public across the Middle East, 2018 looks to be even busier for the industry, particularly in the UAE.