Portraits from the UAE: Ahmed Bin Shabib, Amna Al Qubaisi, Khawla Bin Khediya & Tony Jashanmal
Date/Time: Sunday 5 February 2023 11:30-12:30
Venue: Al Amwaj II, InterContinental, Dubai Festival City
Language: English
Session No: 160
Published in the year of the 50th anniversary of the confederation of the United Arab Emirates, 50U paints an intimate picture of life in the Emirates and the transformation it has witnessed across just half a century. The book brings together 50 portraits of flora, fauna with numerous in-depth interviews to present a microcosmic narrative encompassing the UAE’s history and memories as well as its ambitions for the future.
Join this panel of contributors Amna Al Qubaisi, Khawla Bin Khediya and Yassir Bin Khediya and their journey bringing this intimate and deeply moving publication to life.
This session is moderated by Anna Seaman
As you plan your day at the Festival, please take into consideration that it takes between 30-60 mins to commute between the Intercontinental, Festival City and Mohammed Bin Rashid Library.