Book lovers can once again look forward to an acclaimed lineup of guests at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. James Bond author Anthony Horowitz, Egyptian scholar Youssef Ziedan and astronaut superstar Chris Hadfield are among 140 high-profile names from 30 countries heading to Dubai for the annual event. Children’s activities as well as sessions focusing on poetry, food and science are also set to return for the 2016 edition. Owing to popular demand, the festival has been extended to over ten days, running from March 1 to 12. Isobel Abulhoul is the festival's director.
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