Podcast from Abu Dhabi - Hall 8
Ahmad AlZain and Reem Al Kamali delve into an engaging discussion under the title "The Nights Preceding One Thousand and One Nights" to explore the narrative origins of history’s greatest tales. The episode highlights Arab narrative development before "One Thousand and One Nights" and the influence of storytelling on cultural awareness and imagination. The discussion also demonstrates storytelling development through time, from oral to written text, and its role in transferring values across generations.
Novelist and Journalist
A novelist, writer, and researcher from the UAE, known for her deep interest in historical and heritage narratives in her literary works. She studied Arabic literature and has worked in the cultural and media fields, enriching her creative experience.
Among her most notable novels are "Sultanate of Hormuz" and "Dalma’s Statue", where she skilfully brings Gulf history to life through engaging storytelling.
Her works have received widespread acclaim and were nominated for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. Blending reality with fiction, her writing has established her as one of the leading voices in contemporary Emirati literature.
Novelist and Journalist
A Lebanese novelist and journalist, active in Lebanese and Arab journalism since the late 1970s, known for his prolific article writing. He has contributed to numerous daily and periodical publications and has produced dramatic, cultural, political, and documentary programs for radio and television.
His notable novels include "Al-Tayoun", "Khirbat Al-Nawah", "Ma'bar Al-Nadam", "Hafit Al-Nisyan", and "Sohbat Al-Tair".