Here are six authors who will present their latest work at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, to be held in Dubai from Jan. 29 – Feb 3, 2025. These literary figures explore themes of cross-cultural integration and identity in their books, all of which will be available at the festival.
Updated 12 November 2024
Arab News
Emirates Airline Literature Festival: Six authors taking to the stage
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Faisal J. Abbas
The Saudi author will speak to the audience about his new book, “Anecdotes of an Arab Anglophile,” a witty, acerbic and thoughtful take on what it is like being an Arab in London.
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Nadhim Zahawi
The Iraq-born British former politician will talk about his memoir “The Boy from Baghdad” – an intimate look at his political career, as well as reflections on identity.
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Hala Gorani
Emmy-award-winning US Syrian journalist Hala Gorani will discuss “But You Don’t Look Arab” – a chronicle of her career and her search for belonging.
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Abraham Verghese
The US-Indian literary phenomenon, whose work is known for traversing national borders, will discuss his Oprah Winfrey-approved bestseller “The Covenant of Water,” which tells the moving story of a family saga set in Kerala, India.
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Zoulfa Katouh
The bestselling author will bring to the stage her new book, “As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow,” a coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of Syria’s civil war.
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Safiya Sinclair
The Jamaican poet and author will share insights on her memoir, “How to Say Babylon,” a tome exploring themes of identity and the transformative power of storytelling.
