Do You Speak My Language?: HE Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Roudha Al Marri & R. Neil Hewis
Date/Time: Tuesday 5 March, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Venue: Al Ras 1, InterContinental, DFC
Language: Arabic, English, Sign Language
Session No: 141
Join us to learn from our panel of experts and community leaders, who will talk about the roles played by language and culture in building understanding in diverse societies.
H.E. Major General Mohammed Al Marri will share the importance of first impressions in demonstrating national identity and values to visitors.
In her book UAE101, Roudha Al Marri opens the doors of UAE culture in order to promote understanding between Emirati and expatriate communities.
Author and translator R. Neil Hewison shares stories from his years working in Cairo for AUC Press about how translation has helped him gain a better understanding of Arab culture.
Language: English with Arabic translation. Sign Language.
H.E. Major General Mohammed Al Marri will share the importance of first impressions in demonstrating national identity and values to visitors.
In her book UAE101, Roudha Al Marri opens the doors of UAE culture in order to promote understanding between Emirati and expatriate communities.
Author and translator R. Neil Hewison shares stories from his years working in Cairo for AUC Press about how translation has helped him gain a better understanding of Arab culture.
Language: English with Arabic translation. Sign Language.