"My Little World" on the celebration stage at the festival

A special message from an inspiring leader to the children of Emirates Literature

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The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has revealed the allocation of an event to celebrate the recently launched collection of stories by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed to children under the title "My Little World" within the activities of this year's festival, which extends to The period of three weeks from the 29th of this month to the 13th of next February

The celebration of the new book, which was published by "Brand Dubai", the creative arm of the Dubai Government Media Office, in cooperation with the Emirati Al Hudhud Publishing and Distribution House, includes presenting a special message from His Highness to children, as well as presenting distinct readings of the stories included in the book in both Arabic and English. To give 15 children in attendance a collection of "My Little World" stories.

The festival management explained that the event, which will be held in the second gallery under the title "My Little World: Stories of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum", will be devoted to children between the ages of six to nine years, and this is the category targeted by the book, with their families, while free attendance cards will be available. Through the festival website emirateslitfest.co, as attendance will be limited to those who obtained these cards through the site.

The event for "My Little World" will begin at 16:30 next Friday, within the activities of the festival for the weekend at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City Hotel.

Joint initiative

For her part, Director of Brand Dubai, Nihal Badri, said: “We value this joint initiative with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, for the participation of thousands of children in the Emirates with the memories and experiences of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which he learned from the different situations that shaped his outlook on life at a stage. Early in the life of His Highness », praising the role and position of the festival as one of the most important and inspiring activities not only at the level of the cultural agenda of the UAE, but also the region in general, with its intellectual stakes and important cultural symbols from different parts of the world, and the creative content it provides that contributes to enriching Emirati and regional cultural scene.

She added, “We have a common vision with the Emirates Airline Festival about the impact of the story and its ability to easily reach the souls of children and the positive impact on shaping the features of their characters, which makes this book an influential resource for all future generations, especially as it was written in a fluid language, interesting story style, and distinctive direction. , To reinforce in them the inherent values, such as: honesty of parents, friendship, patience, chivalry, devotion, animal kindness and others.

Positive effect

For her part, Director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Ahlam Blocky, expressed her happiness at celebrating the book "My Little World" within the festival activities for this year, stressing that this event in cooperation with "Brand Dubai" will have a positive impact on children, as the festival management was keen to organize the event. Within an atmosphere where children move to closely experience the narrative experience, noting that there is no better way than stories to inspire children, especially as this collection of stories tells stories of situations and experiences that contributed to the formation of the first features of the character of one of the most important leaders in the region and the world, as these rich experiences represent a source A real inspiration for a new generation of innovators who are able to advance the process of development and progress in the UAE and the region.

Blocky added: “In the framework of adhering to the procedures and measures of social distancing, a limited number of attendance cards will be offered for each session and events scheduled for the festival this year. Therefore, we recommend early reservations to secure seats, including free sessions that also require tickets in order to determine Number of Visitors".

It is noteworthy that the "My Little World" group includes five stories dealing with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in which situations affected his childhood full of challenge and determination, and contributed in all of them to drawing the features of his personality and the formation of his thought and vision, recovering through them memories and experiences that fill the memory with images and stimulating impressions To learn important skills, and encourage an adventurous spirit to discover, learn and gain new knowledge every day.

The five stories are: “Sleeping with Scorpions,” “My First Horse,” “Who Looks Like You, My Mother,” “My Friend, the Lion,” and “My Little Cave.”

Creative people around the world

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which is held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in partnership with the founding sponsors: Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the authority on heritage, arts and culture in the emirate, hosts many special events, book launches and sessions. The debate and a group of diverse exhibitions, as well as a group of speakers and writers from different parts of the region and the world.

Necessary measures

The Organizing Committee of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature affirmed the commitment to social distancing procedures and measures to preserve public health, calling on the public to fully adhere to all Dubai Health Authority regulations and guidelines in order to prevent "Covid-19", and the need to wear masks and maintain social distancing in all places organized Where the festival.

At least 10 sessions will be broadcast live from the major festival events at InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

Nihal Badri:

• "My Little World Book is an influential resource for all future generations, especially as it was written in a fluid language and an interesting narrative style."

Blocky dreams:

• «The story group tells stories of positions and experiences that contributed to the formation of the first features of the personality of one of the most important leaders in the region and the world».

• Presenting readings of the stories included in the book in both Arabic and English during the event.

• February 5, the date of the event at InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

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