Massive subjects like the holocaust and slavery can be tackled through individual experience, says Canadian writer Esi Edugyan
A conversation with HE Noura Al Kaabi
2019 was the ‘Year of Tolerance’ in the United Arab Emirates. HE Noura Al Kaabi – Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development for the UAE – explains what has been achieved, as well as her plans for Al Burda, a project that aims to facilitate the future of Islamic art and culture
How to spot a bestseller
In today’s saturated literary market, Dubai still has opportunities for budding authors – they just need the right representation, says Luigi Bonomi
Can you teach writing?
Author, teacher and translator Greg Mosse on pouring creativity into a “story-shaped vessel”
How historically important is the planet?
Lewis Dartnell on how understanding the ground beneath our feet is key to understanding the world
Radio secrets: Tony Blackburn on how to hold an audience
For decades, UK DJ Tony Blackburn has captivated listeners, from Top Of The Pops to Radio 1. What’s his magic formula?
Five minutes with… Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi
The director of the Sharjah Biennial on this year's international cohort
Location scout: Andy Serkis on South Africa
Filming Mowgli in Durban gave Serkis a newfound appreciation for the “Indian City”
Lunch with: Google’s Sophie Diao
Google’s Sophie Diao breaks down the enduring appeal of the search engine’s homepage doodles
Lunch with: Homeland director Lesli Linka Glatter
Over caesar salad, the director of Homeland discusses bringing truth to television
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