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Big Bad Wolf 2024 Officially Opens Today, Offering Affordable Reading for All

Hala Badri Inaugurates the Sixth Edition, in partnership with Big Bad Wolf Books.

Dubai, UAE (November 29, 2024):  Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the sixth edition of ‘Big Bad Wolf,’ the world’s greatest book sale, held at Dubai Studio City. Running until 9 December 2024, the event aligns with Dubai Culture’s mission to promote cultural dynamism in Dubai and reinforce the emirate’s position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.

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Big Bad Wolf 2024 Returns with Over 2 Million Books, a Celebration of Literature, and Orange Friday Launch

Dubai, UAE (November 20, 2024):  â€“ The world’s greatest book sale Big Bad Wolf, is back in Dubai for a sixth season, promising an exceptional experience for book lovers from 29th November to 9th December 2024. This year’s event not only boasts a record-breaking collection of both Arabic and English books, also highlights its global mission of “changing the world one book at a time” positioning as a hub for diverse voices and stories to promote literature.

Highlighting Global Themes through Literature and the UN SDGs

Big Bad Wolf 2024 continues its tradition of offering a wide array of books that inspire and engage readers on a global scale. This year’s event features specially curated collections that celebrate diversity, innovation, and sustainability through literature, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These collections include topics such as Good health & wellbeing, Quality education, gender equality, and climate action in creating awareness on Global challenges. Examples of these SDG books include: Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3): “Healthy Habits: Kangaroo’s Guide to Keeping Fit” and “How the World Works: Medicine”, Gender Equality (SDG 5): “Amazing Women: 100 Lives to Inspire You” and “Work It, Girl: Oprah Winfrey”, and Climate Action (SDG 13): “It’s a Wonderful World: How to Protect the Planet and Change the Future”.

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