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The Dubai LitArt Society is pleased to announce the publication of FATAT AL ARAB: A Woman's Voice from the Desert – Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi: Poetess of the Soul of the Emirates, a new scholarly monograph by Dr. Ana Stjelja (pen name Ana S. Gad). The book represents the culmination of months of dedicated research into the life, poetry, and cultural legacy of one of the United Arab Emirates' most celebrated literary figures. More than a study of an individual poet, it exp

The Dubai LitArt Society proudly announces the launch of “Dunes: A Curated Art & Literary Series”, its new digital publication dedicated to celebrating the richness of visual arts, literature, and cultural dialogue in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. Conceived as a thoughtfully curated publication, “Dunes” provides a platform where art and literature intersect, introducing readers to outstanding artists, writers, poets, translators, and cultural voices whose work reflects

Dubai LitArt Society is proud to announce an open call for submissions for its upcoming digital anthology, “Memory of the Desert: An Anthology of Modern Arab Poetry”. This international literary project seeks to bring together contemporary Arab poets from across the Middle East and the Gulf, creating a vibrant collection that reflects the richness, diversity, and evolving landscape of modern Arab poetry. Both established and emerging poets are invited to participate. The titl

Dubai’s ever-evolving cultural landscape has just welcomed an inspiring new force: the Dubai LitArt Society. Founded by Dr. Ana Stjelja—an accomplished author, digital artist, and editor of The Sands & City Magazine—this visionary initiative is set to redefine how literature and art are experienced, shared, and celebrated across the city. At a time when creativity serves not only as expression but also as connection, the Dubai LitArt Society emerges as a vibrant platform wher