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مؤسسة مركز كتبنا الثقافي .. مركز ثقافي يعزز القراءة والفن
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa discusses establishing a cultural center that aims to provide workshops for children and promote national culture through artistic and historical education. November 21, 2024.
شذى المطوع.. «كتبنا» مساحة حب للغة العربية في دبي
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa talks about passion for the Arabic language, reading and spreading culture. August 17, 2024.
How Dubai's Kutubna Cultural Centre became more than just an independent bookstore
Kutubna Cultural Centre was initially envisioned as a bookstore, but has become an artistic space. August 18, 2024.
Kutubna: A hub for cultural dialogue and artistic discovery
Founder and Director Shatah Almutawa talks about celebrating and preserving contemporary Khaleeji culture. December 4, 2024.
Dubai's Kutubna bookstore offers writing workshops, inclusive environment
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa on promoting Khaleeji culture. July 7, 2024.
One hundred years of Arab painting at Dubai’s Kutubna Cultural Center
Opening of new art exhibition “One Hundred Years of Painting: Arab Art from 1916 to 2017.” August 9, 2024.
Kutubna Cultural Center: A Literary Oasis in Dubai
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa on her journey, challenges, and aspirations. July 12, 2024.
"Kutubna Cultural Center: A Hub of Literary and Cultural Enrichment in Dubai"
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa speaks about the idea behind Kutubna Cultural Center. May 30, 2024.
برنامج حياتها مع ميرهان دسوقي
An interview about Kutubna Cultural Center. April 22, 2024.
12 amazing things to do in Dubai this weekend
Check out a cool new photography exhibition at Kutubna Cultural Center.
Afternoons with Helen Farmer
An interview about our MOTHERS/WORK program. April 18, 2024.
Dr. Rana AlMutawa rebuts Orientalism in Kutubna Cultural Center exhibition
Kutubna Cultural Center hosted the opening of Dr. Rana AlMutawa’s urban ethnography photo exhibition, "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City," on May 12. The exhibition will run until July 4.
HIGHLIGHTS: Rana Al-Mutawa’s exhibition ‘Everyday Life in the Spectacular City’
Explore Rana Almutawa's book "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City" through the photo exhibit hosted at Kutubna Cultural Center. May 31, 2024.
Creative Callings
Writing workshops at Kutubna Cultural Center. December, 2024.
Rave's Top Weekend Picks in UAE: December 13 – 15, 2024
Visit Children's Art Exhibition at Kutubna Cultural Center. December 13, 2024.
مركز كتبنا أحدث مركز ثقافي مستقل في دبي
A radio interview on the founding of Kutubna Cultural Center. January 12, 2024.
Why do we chase difficult dreams? When to let go
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa on the role of community in pursuing one's dreams. April 18, 2024.
Should UAE limit social media use for children after the Florida ban?
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa weighs in on social media bans. March 28, 2024.
Is happiness a product of external factors or simply self-made?
Founder and Director Shatha Almutawa on the importance of representation in literature. July 31, 2023.
Tell Me Why reading books is not a dying art
Shatha Almutawa explains why many still appreciate the art of reading books. May 14, 2024.