Al Ain Reads Book Show

2 – 8 October 2011
Al Ain Mall, Al Ain, UAE


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Welcome to the Al Ain Reads (AAR) book show, organised by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and-=KITAB. Join us from 2nd – 8th October 2011 in the new extension of the Al Ain Mall for the 3rd Edition Al Ain Reads Book Show. A place where you can explore more about the Emirati culture and heritage, meet local authors, poets and find all the books you desire in Arabic as well as English.

Show hours:
Sunday – Saturday
9:00 – 14:00
17:00 – 22:00

Friday:
17:00 – 22:00

Programmes:
The AAR will feature a series of programmes and activities throughout the week to make this event exciting, entertaining and educational for adults and children.

Cultural Programme:
Come and learn more about the Emirati culture and heritage through storytelling, competitions and making of traditional handicrafts. The programme will include interactive discussion panels, talks, poetry recitals as well as book-signings .

BookExchange:
Do you have books at home, that you have read, that are just collecting dust on your shelves? Bring them to the Book Exchange on Friday and Saturday (7th and 8th October) from 5pm – 8pm and take other books in their place. All Arabic and English books are welcome. Please ensure that they are in fair condition.

Creativity Corner:
An interactive feature designed to inspire and promote readership among children through a variety of activities.


Hours
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
9 am – 10 am







Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling for children Q/A Competition



Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling For children Q/A Competition



Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition




Dr. Najwah l Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition




Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition












Meeting with Abdullah Al Sharhan The Creator of Hamdoon Emirati Hamdoon Character

10 am – 11 am





Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling for children Q/A Competition

Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling for children Q/A Competition

Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition


Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition


Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition








Abdullah Al Sharhan drawing demonstration of Hamdoon Character

11 am – 12 pm





Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling for children Q/A Competition

Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling for children Q/A Competition

Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition


Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition


Mariam Khalfan Story Telling Q/A Competition









Abdullah Al Sharhan| Hamdoon drawing demonstration

12 pm – 1 pm




Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition

Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition

Dr. Najwah AL Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition

Mariam Khalfan Story Telling Q/A Competition


Mariam Khalfan Story Telling Q/A Competition







Abdullah Al Sharhan | Hamdoon drawing demonstration

1 pm – 2 pm




Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition

Ali Al Tammimi Emirati Cultural Story telling Q/A Competition

Dr. Najwah Al Hossani Story Telling for Children Q/A Competition

Mariam Khalfan Story Telling Q/A Competition


Mariam Khalfan Story Telling Q/A Competition







Abdullah AL Sharhan | Hamdoon drawing demonstration

2 pm – 5 pm

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5 pm – 6 pm







Artists Panel discussion






Emirates Film Competition Screening





Importance of reading – a student’s speech





Dr. Najwah Speaker






Saeed Al Mammari, famous children show presenter with Khaled Al Jallaf | Calligraphy Demonstration









Khaled Jallaf Calligraphy demonstration write your names

6 pm – 7 pm






Artists Panel discussion





Nawaf Al Janahi & Ahmad Arshi Discussion Panel on Script writing



Importance of reading – a student’s speech




Dr. Najwah Speaker





Poetry Recitation Maitha Al Hamly Book signing




Saeed Al Mammari presenting Khaled Al Jallaf Calligraphy Demonstration writing your name

Khaled Jallaf Calligraphy | demonstration writing names

7 pm – 8 pm




Artists Panel discussion



Nawaf Al Janahi & Ahmad Arshi discussion on Script writing

Mariam Al Saedi & Mariam Khalfan



Ines Abbasi
Zainab Amer AL Hadhrami


Poetry Recitation Maitha Al Hamly Book signing ‘Al Shima’

Writers Panel Discussion & Book signing




8 pm – 9 pm




Artists Panel discussion



Nawaf Al Janahi & Ahmad Arshi Script discussion on script Writing

Mariam Al Saedi & Mariam Khalfan



Ines Abbasi
Zainab Amer Al Hadhrami


Writers Panel Discussion & Book signing


Writers Panel Discussion & Book signing


Open Mic

9 pm – 10 pm



Artists Panel discussion


Open Mic



Open Mic



Open Mic



Writers Panel Discussion & Book signing

Writers Panel Discussion &Book signing

Open Mic


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