Dubai Public Libraries

Dubai Public Libraries

Dubai Public Libraries (مكتبات دبي العامة) is a library system of the Dubai Municipality serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The system, the oldest in the UAE, began in 1963 when a library appeared in the Al-Ras area. Four branches opened in Hor Al-Anz, Al-Rashdiyah, Al-Safa, and Um-Al-Saqeem in 1989. Hatta Library opened in 1998 and Al Towar Public Library opened in the summer of 2007. Al-Mankhol Public Library has a scheduled completion date of summer 2008.[1] The Al Towar library cost more than 10 million UAE dirhams.[2]

Libraries

  • ICDL Center
  • Al Ras Library
  • Hor Al Anz Library
  • Rashediah Library
  • Al Towar Library
  • Al Safa Library
  • Um Suqaim Library
  • Hatta Library

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References

  1. ^ "About Dubai Public Libraries." Dubai Municipality. Retrieved on 21 January 2009.
  2. ^ "Dubai to Get 7th Public Library." Arab News. 4 October 2006. Retrieved on 21 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Contact Us." Dubai Public Libraries. Retrieved on 21 January 2009.

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