Al Ain Book Fair, which is focusing on Emirati authors this year, has announced its list of seminars and speakers.
As well as showcasing literature, the fair - which runs until October 2 - will have an accompanying cultural component including hosted discussions with intellectuals, writers and journalists. These include:
Build your child's intelligence
Dr Ahmed Al Imam, a Behavioural and Mental Therapy Consultant at Claude Bernard University in France will give a talk on simple methods of personality building and developing cognitive abilities
September 26, from 6:00pm - 06:45pm
Listen to what we read
Ibrahim Ustadi, an Emirati media professional, will discuss writing books and how to make yourself the creator of your own success. Ustadi recently won the Al Owais Cultural Award for Best Local Cultural Radio Programme for his Listen to What We Read programme on Dubai Radio.
September 27, from 6:00pm - 06:45pm
Traditional beliefs between reality and fiction
This seminar will focus on a discussion of the book Traditional Beliefs in the United Arab Emirates by Ibrahim Al Hashimi and Dr Aisha Bilkhair.
Dr Aisha Bilkhair, a graduate of the Fulbright Scholar Program who worked as a researcher and visiting lecturer at Harvard University, will discuss the variegated traditional beliefs and customs of the UAE, 245 of which are discussed in the book.
September 28, from 6:00pm - 06:45pm
Violence-free childhood
Atiqa Al Kuthairi, a professional in UAE justice, who served as the Director of the Family and Juvenile Prosecution at Al Ain’s Judicial Department will give a talk about Wadima's law, which was established to protect children and provide them with a safe and stable environment.
September 28, 6:00pm - 06:45pm
Seminar: to raise positively
Dr Hind Al Badwawi, a senior psychologist at the Social Education Division at the Juvenile Care Centre For Girls in Sharjah, will host an open discussion on "Positive Upbringing Methods".
September 28, from 6:00pm - 06:45pm
Reading Strategies & Practices
Author Imad Ahmad Al-Zabn, who serves as the Grammar and Linguistics Assistant Professor at the United Arab Emirates University, will give a seminar about reading strategies and practices.
October 01, from 6:00pm - 06:45pm
For more go to Al Ain Book Fair's site
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