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DEWA hosts Ramadan activities at Reading is Positive Energy exhibition
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has actually organised a range of activities throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan at the Reading is Positive Energy exhibition. These consist of lectures, workshops, poetry readings, awareness sessions, and other activities for anyone. DEWA introduced the year-long exhibition last month in collaboration with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, at Zabeel Park. The move is part of DEWA's efforts to support the directives of the wise leadership that 2016 is the Year of Reading.
"As a socially-responsible government organisation, DEWA contributes to developing a knowledge-based society that supports the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to spread a culture of reading, while establishing the UAE as a capital of content, culture and understanding, promote Arabic as a language, and encourage reading. This is attained by making books available to make sure a positive modification in society, and raising a cultured generation of readers who add to improving the nation's cultural advancement," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
"We hope the Reading is Positive Energy exhibition will be an essential cultural pillar for building knowledge in our precious country through numerous events and activities that are ideal for everybody. It assists spread a culture of reading and encourages members of society to explore a wealth of details in books in an encouraging environment that motivates reading across its different corners.
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Reading is Positive Energy exhibition is open from 9pm till midnight. It includes lectures, literature sessions, poetry readings, and reading sessions for kids.
Activities and lectures organised at the Reading is Positive Energy exhibit cover different domains. The knowledge domain consists of the Effect of Science on Society, Reading is Happiness, Books Make Creative People, World of Children's Books, Happiness in the Workplace, Common Errors in Books, and Dealing with the Disabled. The educational and behavioural domain's lectures and sessions are on the Effect of Stories in directing Children's Behaviour, Developing Creativity through Reading, Discovering Talented Children, Relationship between Reading and Intelligence, and Knowledge and Tranquillity. The training domain has lectures on Steps to Writing and Authoring, the Art of Novel Writing, Learn How to Write an Article, How to Start my First Book, How to Publish my Books, Writing for Children, and Where Does a Poem Start?
The exhibit is housed in a 1,000 square metre air-conditioned tent at Zabeel Park near Gate 2. These include an permanent book exhibition that assigns a complete month for Emirati publishers and will then host Arab and worldwide publishers. It will likewise organise an exhibition for used and rare books. There is likewise an online forum for organisations and schools to participate in the workshops and training that enhance reading in society. The Reading is Positive Energy Forum at the exhibition offers an open space for organisations and schools to take part in activities that raise the level of reading and boost reading in society. It also features cultural activities including training workshops and knowledge competitions. The Children's Knowledge World corner includes story-telling sessions that include children and moms to tell stories and learn from them. The Reading Sensory Wall assists students to write their own stories utilizing their sight, touch, and hearing. The Smart Reading corner provides the latest wise technologies and gadgets that assist motivate individuals to read. Schools are motivated to take part in the Arab Reading Challenge where getting involved students will be asked to read stories, summarise, analyse, and then discuss them. There are likewise children's video games that aid enhance their focus and analytical abilities. The Emirati Majlis consists of a seating area to receive guests, and host authors and writers for book finalizings. Visitors can delight in cold and hot beverages and cakes at the Coffee and a Book corner, while reading.