The discussion 'Arabic Novels to Bridge Cultures' comes following the announcement by UNESCO in 2021 of a World Novel Week (during week commencing 13 October), which aims at raising awareness of the contribution of the novel as a cultural expression and as a way of fostering multiculturalism and mutual understanding.

In this panel discussion, which will be moderated by Amal Arab, we are hosting authors who will discuss the important role of novels in bridging different cultures.

• Dr. Jokha Alharthi (Oman) – Author and associate professor at Sultan Qaboos University
• Ms. Aisha Alkuwary (Qatar) - Writer, owner of a publishing house, and director of the Qatari Forum for Authors
• Mr. Saud Al Sanousi (Kuwait) – Novelist, journalist and winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2013 
• Dr. Darina Saliba Abi Chedid (Lebanon) - Director of the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH–UNESCO) in Byblos, Lebanon, and the Jury Silk Roads Youth Research Grant
• Mr. Eissa Abdullah (Qatar) – Writer and journalist 

Date: 28 October 2023 

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Language: Arabic with English interpretation

Target Audience: Public

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