Showcasing 70+ heritage titles for children
The Institute showcased over 70 specialised titles focused on cultural heritage for children, aiming to connect young readers with their cultural roots in an accessible and engaging format.
Featured titles by Emirati and regional authors
Highlighted works included:
- The Little Researcher by Aisha Obaid Ghabish
- The Days of Hind by Ibrahim Sand
- The Source of Generosity by Atiq Al Qubaisi
- Al Nafnouf and Umm Al Subyan by Anwar Al Salami
Other notable titles were:
- Juha and the Door: A Tale from Emirati Heritage by Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam
- Animal Stories from Emirati Heritage by Fatima Ahmed Al Mughni
- Folk Tales from the Gulf by Munira Abdullah Al Humaidi
- The Bundle of Two Sharks by Ion Krianga
- Colors of Heritage by Dr Hind Ahmed Al Saadi
- The Tulip by Shahrazad Al Arabi
- Seven Tales from Jemaa El Fna Square by Hassan Bahraoui
Diverse narratives from the Gulf and beyond
Additional works included:
- Juha the Nubian (Alinto) by Sahar Jabr Mahmoud
- The Strange Wedding by Reeman Abdullah
- Khazawi Ummi Sheikha: Childhood Dreams by Dr. Anisa Fakhro
- Sawalif Sakik: Stories from Sharjah's Folklore by Maysoon Al Ansari
- The Summer Journey by Dr. Moza Mohammed Bin Khadem
- The Eyes of Alia compiled by Mona Al Shamsi and Hana Al Suwaidi
- The Simplified Heritage Encyclopedia for Children by Hassan Ali Abdul Rahman Ghardaqa
Fostering a love for heritage and storytelling
The Institute’s participation reflects its strategic goals to instill cultural values, preserve Emirati folklore, and present heritage in a creative and appealing format tailored to the new generation of readers.