Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s

Programme at Frankfurt Book Fair 2022

Visit us in Hall 4, Stand H2.

Growing the Book Business

in the Arab World

A panel discussion to explore both the potential and challenges the Arab world presents publishers with a complex business environment.

Speakers:

• Mr. Sherif Bakr, Publisher, Al Arabi Publishing and Distributing
• Ms. Shereen Kreidieh, Publisher, Dar Asala Publishers

Moderator:

• Ms. Hannah Johnson, Publisher, Publishing Perspectives

Language:

• English

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Publishing Perspectives.

“The German Experience”:

A Panel Discussion

The panel discusses the book that conveys the experience of H.E. Ambassador Ali Al Ahmed, former United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Germany, to the reader. The topics are inspired by his visits to cities in Germany.

Speakers:

• H.E. Ali Al Ahmad, Former Ambassador of the UAE to the Federal Republic of Germany

Moderator:

• Ms. Afra Mahmoud, Director of Ghaf Publishing House

Language:

• Arabic; German interpretation available

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre & Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Networking Reception

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and Sheikh Zayed Book Award will be joining the conversation around this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair’s theme: “Translate. Transfer. Transform”. The networking event will allow ALC to showcase the opportunities available for the publishers, translators, authors, and strategic partners, as well as create new connections.

Join us for a chance to find out more about the value of connecting Arabic culture and the significance of Arabic literature to German and international book trade, and engage with international partners and collaborators.

Launch of the Music Book Collection from the Series "Pioneers Among Us"

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre will be launching a new book series dedicated to music, as part of the series "Pioneers Among Us". The event will highlight the book collection and will include a short film about it.

Speakers:

• Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
• Mr. Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Acting Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Language:

• Arabic; German interpretation available

A Panel Discussion and Reading

Through “The German Anthology”

Featuring 50 German love poems from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Speakers:

• Dr. Thomas Sparr, General Editor at Suhrkamp Publishing, Former Vice President and General Manager of Suhrkamp Publishing
• Ms. Petra Hardt, Publishing Consultant, Former Head of the Copyright Department at Suhrkamp und Insel
• Mr. Jumaa Al Dhaheri, Director of Specialized Libraries Department, Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Moderator:

• Mr. Mustafa Al Sulaiman, Interpreter and University Professor in the field of translation

Language:

• German; Arabic interpretation available

Partnership Prospects between Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair

Speakers:

• Mr. Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Acting Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
• Ms. Claudia Kaiser, Vice President of Frankfurt Book Fair, for South / Southeast Asia / Arab World / Africa

Moderator:

• Ms. Ayesha Al Mazrouei, Acting Director of Book Fairs Events Department, Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Language:

• Arabic; German and English interpretations available

From Coffeehouse to Internet:

Arabic Literature in Transition

Discussion with Maisoon Saqer, Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2022 Literature Award Laureate.

"Café Riche: Eye on Egypt" by Maisoon Saqer

The session will discuss the challenges and changes facing Arabic literature today: the cultural shift away from the former centres of Cairo, Damascus, and Beirut to the Gulf; the tension between literature and politics; and the role of social media versus the old coffeehouse culture.

Discussion Participants:

• Ms. Maisoon Saqer, Author and winner of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2022 Literature Award
• Ms. Sonja Hegasy, Deputy Director of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Berlin
• Mr. Samir Gergis, Literary translator

Moderator:

• Mr. Stefan Weidner, Writer, Translator and Arabist

Language:

• German; Arabic interpretation available

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Litprom.

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