On behalf of the ERF and the MENA ERF congress committee it is our honour and privilege to welcome you to the Third Extensive Reading World Congress. This year the congress will be held in the innovative, cosmopolitan metropolis of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 15 and 16th of September 2015 and we are confident that there will be many innovations in the theory and practice of extensive reading in second language acquisition presented at the congress in keeping with the ethos of the city. The congress will be held at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College, a seat of innovation and educational technology in the region. As we look to the future in extensive reading having the support of one leading educational institutes in the region is a great asset and will add to the flavour of the congress and its success. Of course the success of the congress ultimately lies with the quality of the presenters and their ability to engage the participants. We have a broad range of presenters from with the MENA region and from further afield who we are confident will promote and discuss the theoretical side and the practice of extensive reading in second language acquisition in such a manner that will encourage you to soar to new heights with extensive reading wherever you are from. We are waiting for you to join us. See you in Dubai!