Join Amal Al Marri, Asma Khan, and Isobel Abulhoul for a business breakfast exploring how female leaders drive innovation, shape culture, and prove that purpose creates lasting impact.
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Celebrate Burns Nicht wi three braw Scottish poets bringin the Bard’s words tae life in Scots, Gaelic, English & Arabic, pairin verse wi drams frae the distilleries whaur the poems were born.
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Join former Scotland Yard hostage negotiator Scott Walker for a Business Breakfast on Eye of the Storm. He shares frontline insights and strategies to stay calm, make smart decisions, and turn high-pressure challenges into success.
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Making its Dubai debut at LitFest, R.A.P. Party sees renowned poet Inua Ellams lead 10 poets in a night of lyric, beats, and energy, where poetry and music collide for an unforgettable celebration.
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A crime, a detective, and a baffling case investigated by a detective with a supernatural ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead! Join author Mirna El Mahdy in one of the most mysterious sessions and try to uncover the killer.
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Desert Stanzas is the Festival’s crowning jewel, celebrating poetry, music, and performance under the stars.
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Join Chef Asma Khan, star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table, for A Taste of India. While Khan shares her story, guests enjoy a six-course menu where each dish represents one of the six seasons of Bengal.
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It’s the hottest listing in town… until someone dies. Four rival agents, one glamorous penthouse, and plenty of scandal. It's up to you to figure out "whodunnit" before dessert!
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