Memphis Stage - Hall 10
n this session, we delve into the history and prospects of Emirati literature. Important milestones in the evolution of literature in the Emirates are reviewed, from ancient periods to modern times.
The discussion addresses the factors influencing the development of Emirati literature over time, including the impact of social and cultural changes on literary production.
The session highlights efforts to preserve and develop Emirati literary heritage, emphasizing the continuity of literature as a fundamental element of the cultural identity of the Emirates.
In Collaboration with Al Multaqa Literary Salon.
Poetess, Novelist, and Visual Artist
Al Ameemi is a poet, writer, and researcher of local dialects, and the director of the Poetry Academy in Abu Dhabi.
He has written 20 books, mostly on UAE poetry and poets, as well as three collections of short stories and a novel "P.O. Box 1003". Al Ameemi is also a judge on the Abu Dhabi TV and Million's Poet Channel Million's Poet show.
Salha Obeid is an Emirati writer born in Sharjah in 1988. She is the author of a number of story collections and novels, including 'Alzheimer's', which was published in 2010 and translated into German. She has won several awards, including the Al Owais Prize for Creativity for her story "Implicitly White Strand" in 2016.
Novelist and Journalist
Author and Publisher
Author and Theater Director
Author, Founder and Chair Al Multaqa Literary Salon