Copies of the Arabic edition of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's new book, The Letters, have arrived at bookstores across Dubai, drawing interest from readers - including those waiting for an English edition.

At Kinokuniya in Dubai Mall, the Arabic edition is priced at Dh89. A sales associate said customers have been coming into the store specifically to ask about the book since it arrived.

"We have received a good response to the book so far," the sales associate said. "People are asking whether it is available and many are interested in reading it. At the moment, we only have the Arabic edition, while the English edition is expected later this month."

Borders at Dubai Festival City received its copies two days ago, also priced at Dh89. A salesperson there said the book has attracted interest from customers who had followed the first part of the series, Lessons from Life.

"The book has only been with us for a short time, but there has been good demand," said the salesperson. "Some readers are buying the Arabic edition, while others are asking about the English version and when it will be available."

Sara, who had come to Borders looking for the English edition, said she found out that it had not yet reached the store. "I came specifically to look for the English copy," she said. "I will come back once it is released."

The English edition is expected to be released on October 15.

(Source: Khaleej Times)