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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