RIWAQ AL ADAB WAL KITAB
ABOUT
Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab aims to strengthen and support the Emirati publishing industry by presenting the achievements of Emirati and Arab writers. The initiative seeks to foster creativity among local writers and to preserve and celebrate the beauty of the Arabic language in literature and its role as a key element of national identity.
2022 Publications
This year, in collaboration with local publishing houses Dar Nabati, Hamaleel and Emirates Writers Union the programme launched 14 books to be presented at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
Title
From The Morning Flood
But They Are Gone
Our Traditional Games
Poems of Ashab Al Wahdat
Dictionary of Foreign Words in the Emirati Dialect
Perfume of Minutes
So The Night Calms
Levels of Textual Construction in Divine References to Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi
Sih AlMahb
The Image of the Leader in Literary Texts
Leadership Styles in Literature
The Poetic Movement in the Emirates (Al-Hira group)
Writer
Laila Mohammad Ali Al Farsi
Afnan Mohammad Al Hamady
Yousef Ali Al Adan
Hamda Hasan Al Hamadi
Suroor Khalifa Al Kaabi
Fatima Nasir
Nasser Jubran
Asma Al Kalbani
Dr. Aisha Al Ghais
Dr. Maryam Al Hashemi
Aysha Al Zaabi
Group of Writers
2022 PROGRAMME
In 2022, the programme returns for its seventh edition at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair from 23 to 29 May 2022. in addition to introducing the literary works of 13 Emirati and regional writers, as well as a group collaboration between 10 influential literary critics reflecting on the works of the late great Emirati poet Ahmed Rashid Thani—one of the most prominent pioneers of the Emirati prose poem—ADMAF’S Abu Dhabi Festival will present a cultural programme entitled “Poems Do Not Die”, in honour of the legendary poet on the tenth anniversary of his passing, which will feature a number of exciting activities including panel talks featuring distinguished writers from the UAE and Arab word, book signings and creative writing workshops.
Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2022
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
23-29 May 2022
Daily 9:00am – 10:00pm
Emirati Literary Research: From composition to distribution
Stage 2 Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with Nabati Publishing House
An engaging panel discussion on the personal experiences of publishing the research works, “Songs from Emirati Heritage” by the researcher Jame’e Al Dhanhani, and “A Dictionary of Foreign Words in the Emirati Dialect” by the researcher Soroor Khalifa Al Kaabi.
Portrait of a Nation II and Art of the Emirates II
Stage 2 Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel Discussion on ADMAF’s latest publications
A panel discussion introducing the latest publications by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation to Abu Dhabi International Book Fair audiences: Portrait of a Nation II and Art of the Emirates II. The discussion will explore the significance of the two publications and their contribution to documenting the history and development of visual arts in the UAE.
The Emirati Author: From distribution opportunities to publishing challenges
Stage 2 Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with Nabati Publishing House
A panel discussion on the challenges and obstacles of publishing and distribution will also explore methods for supporting the publishing industry, writing, and literary research. The talk will give an in-depth look into experiences of the following Emirati authors whose books were launched through the Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab initiative: “From the Morning Flood” by writer Laila Mohammad Ali Muhammad Al Farsi, and “But They Are Gone” by writer Afnan Mohammad Al Hammadi.
Arabic Literature: The relationship between history and the historian
Stage 2 Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with the Emirates Writers Union
A talk exploring the recently launched, “The Poetic Movement in the Emirates (Al-Hira Group)” by Dr. Maryam Al-Hashemi, and “Levels of Textual Construction in Divine References to Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi” by the writer Aysha Al Zaabi
The Fundamentals of Story Writing for Children
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book FairWorkshop
An introduction to story writing for children, this workshop will teach character development with a focus on stimulating the imagination and developing creative skills across all age groups. The aim of the workshop is to cultivate creative and artistic expression and talent in children through story telling.
Emirati Literary Research: From composition to distribution
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with Nabati Publishing House
An engaging panel discussion on the personal experiences of publishing the research works, “Songs from Emirati Heritage” by the researcher Jame’e Al Dhanhani, and “A Dictionary of Foreign Words in the Emirati Dialect” by the researcher Soroor Khalifa Al Kaabi.
Book Signing in partnership with Nabati Publishing House
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book FairJame’e Al Dhanhani, Suroor Khalifa Al Kaabi and Hamda Hasan Al Hamadi will sign their respective books, “Songs from Emarati Heritage,” “Dictionary of Foreign Words in the Emirati Dialect” and “Poems of Ashab Al Wahdat”.
Literary Criticism: Poetic imagery and the biography of poets
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel Discussion
A panel discussion on the role of literary criticism in celebrating poetry as “the diwan of Arabs”— a record of their lives and their exploits. The panel will highlight the role of Emirati and Arab poets in reviving and continuing the legacy of Arab poetry as a home for science, a home for thought, and a haven for the soul.
Literary Criticism: Image of the Leader
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with Emirates Writers Union
A critical discussion which sheds light on the symbolism of the leader’s image within the context of literary criticism, through a discussion of the books “The Image of the Leader in Literary Texts” by Asma Al Kalbani and “Leadership Styles in Literature” by Dr. Aisha Al Ghais.
Ahmed Rashid Thani: “To Calm Down the Night”, Readings and Testimonies
Stage 2 Abu Dhabi International Book FairPanel discussion and book signing in partnership with Nabati Publishing House
A panel discussion celebrating the late great Emirati poet Ahmed Rashid Thani, exploring his poetic experience in the context of contemporary critical readings, and his inspiring role as one of the most important pioneers of prose poem in the UAE.
The Fundamentals of Creative Writing
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Pavilion, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Workshop
The workshop aims to introduce literary doctrines and their characteristics, forms of creative expression, and the various techniques used to produce literary work including the short—and very short—story, narratives, poems and more. The workshop also seeks to raise awareness about the beauty of the Arabic language and the importance of self-expression through writing.
