UAE authors?

[[deleted user]]

Hello. I am looking for recommendations for authors from UAE who have a book available in English. The subject doesn't really matter to me--I just want to read something by a person from UAE. Thanks!

[Dawson]

I would recommend you to read "Poems From The Dessert".

Its a poetry book, check and surprise yourself!

[Asha Iyer]

Hi, Just joined your group. I am an Indian author living in Fujairah. My first novel 'Sand Storms, Summer Rains" will soon be in Borders. For more on the book, visit http://sandstormssummerrains.wordpres...
Let me know if the intro ti the book on my site intrigues you.
And make sure you grab it when it hits the shelves. Shall keep you posted on it.
Thanks

[Asha Iyer]

Hey, also find me in the Khaleej Times..here's the link:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayar...

[Asha Iyer]

Hi, Just to let you all know that my book 'Sand Storms, Summer Rains' has arrived in Borders across UAE and Muscat !!
It feels great to see my book sit on the same shelf as "The Lost Symbol" !!!!

[Kate]

The Sand Fish A Novel from Dubai
New book from a UAE author.

[Migratedbird]

Hi alneyadi,

Have you tried contacting Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH). They have Qalam initiative to help young national writers have their work published. Here is the link to their website

http://www.adach.ae/en/portal/feature...

I hope you find this useful.

[Musafirs]

hi!, if u get it published form India it will be cheaper and later u an bring it here and get it apporved form Ministry for local and regional Distribution.

I am a Poet and budding writer,have published a poetry book and if any 1 wishing to read some good poetry,, can and do contact me - musafirs

have a ncie day

regards

[[deleted user]]

hi every one,
i am an emirati author
and this is my novel
((go to my profile for more info))

[DubaiReader]

Marijcke Jongbloed is a long-standing UAE author, having penned many wildlife books of the plants and animals of the UAE:
http://www.goodreads.com/search?query...

But of particular interest is her recent book Morning Comes and Also the Night, written for her parents who were interned in a Japanese concentration camp in Indonesia during WWII. She came across letters they had smuggled to each other at the time that she was born - also in the camp.
It has 4 and 5 star ratings on Amazon:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

[DubaiReader]

Also by Marijcke is Fat Legs Don't Matter, the story of her life as a young doctor in UAE in the 80s. She then became involved with the breeding and rescuing the native wildlife and her profession took a detour into the Animal Breeding Centre in Sharaj, which she established.

Unfortunately this book is having production problems but hopefully copies will be available soon.

http://www.amazon.com/Legs-Dont-Matte...

[Meera]

Hii :)
I also recommend reading this book "The Sand Fish: A Novel from Dubai by Maha Gargash"
Enjoy reading ~

[DubaiReader]

It's slightly off track, but I just read a book based in Bahrain - The Meeting Point by Lucy Caldwell.

[R.K]

Osho wrote: "Hello. I am looking for recommendations for authors from UAE who have a book available in English. The subject doesn't really matter to me--I just want to read something by a person from UAE. Thanks! "

Hidden Tears by Local author Mohammed Al Neaimi (book of Poetry)

[DubaiReader]

How about Liz Fenwick's The Cornish House - or Jack Patel's Dubai Dreams by P.G Bhaskar - or Alexander McNabb's Olives - or Fat Legs Don't Matter by Marijcke Jongbloed (she left nearly 10 yrs ago but the book is about her life in Duabi) - or Nest of Vipers (and others by Linda Davies.
Is that enough??? (Also The Sand Fish, mentioned above)

[Tabrez]

Another novel you could read is - URMA, by an Indian author based in Dubai. It's a great women fiction novel about an Iranain women's pursuit of her lost life. It's with a back drop of Iranain revolution. Available at many bookshops - I picked it up from Booksplus, Dubai Festival City where it was under the best seller shelf.

[DubaiReader]

Interesting Tabrez, I hadn't heard of this one.
Do you know the author, or have contact with her?
Just wondering about making it a book group choice and inviting the author.....

[Mita]

DubaiReader What a super idea - seem to be a few here now.

[Mita]

There is now Meghna Pant too with her "One and half wife" its a page-turner apparently

[DubaiReader]

Thanks Mita - same question to you too then - do you have her contact details??

[Mita]

Not off hand but she works at Gulf Business during the day

[Deeba]

While browsing, just saw these interesting comments. @DubaiReader - I am Deeba Salim Irfan, author of 'Urma', that has been mentioned here. I reside in Dubai. You can contact me - deebairfan@me.com 'Urma' is available at Kinokuniya (Dubai Mall), Books Plus (Dubai Festival City - Most recommended shelf), Jashanmal Stores (http://jashanmalbooks.com) and Hyper Panda (Top 10 Shelf)!
Look forward!

[Mohammad]

There's Ajwan by Nora AlNoman, it's currently only available in Arabic but I hear an English version is in the works

[Mohammad]

Also, the Sand Fish by Maha Gargash, which is also available in a Kindle version.

[Mita]

I've read Maha Gargash's Sand Fish - loved it.

[Fatma]

Galagolia by the young emirati author Dubai Abulhoul

[John]

Hi Osho and everyone,

I am a British mystery and humour writer currently working in Dubai. Modesty forbids I recommend any of my books, but am happy to connect with readers and writers based in the UAE to talk about books, life, the universe and camels.

Connect with me on Twitter and let's talk!

@JohnDolanAuthor

[Mita]

Happy to connect John - I do like mysteries - let me know what you've written. I tweet as @mita56

[John]

Mita wrote: "Happy to connect John - I do like mysteries - let me know what you've written. I tweet as @mita56"

Hi Mita, very good to meet you. I'll find you on Twitter and we'll talk. I'm in Saudi Arabia for next couple of days so may not have Twitter access - but we will connect soon!

[Mariam]

Desperate in Dubai and Galagolia...
I haven't read them yet, but I am planning to. I've heard lots of positive comments about those two that convinced me.

[Gail Monique]

I've wanted to read some books by UAE authors as well. Been living here for years, might as well take in the culture and learn more about UAE. :)

[Book]

Hey Everyone!!!! Do visit the Muscat International Book Fair, stand number IH23. There is a company, Book Falcons that is offering a variety of amazzziinggg books!! Do not miss it !! :D

[Clyde]

based in Dubai, though I am not a UAE national.
Memories with Maya is a bitter-sweet romance grounded in technology and it's effect on personal relationships.

Settings in the novel are an intentional hybrid of Singapore/Dubai and Mumbai.
**caution**
The book might not be to everyone's taste as it explores subjects on Transhumanism, and the protag's shaky religious beliefs.

However, it is fiction and grounded in hard-science.
MwM made it's debut last week on kindle so get it at the promo price.

Kind Regards.

[Palvi]

Hi
I am an author living in UAE. I have 7 eBooks published that are available on Amazon and iTunes as well as my publisher's website: Club Lighthouse Publishing.
Titles of my books :
1) Repeated Lives
2) Repeated Lives Book 2
3) Francesca and Eliza
4) Awakened One Night
5) The Ensnared
6) Tina's Gimmick
7) Unraveling the Darkness

I would love to know what you think about them. :)

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[R.K]

R.K wrote: "Osho wrote: "Hello. I am looking for recommendations for authors from UAE who have a book available in English. The subject doesn't really matter to me--I just want to read something by a person fr..."

Heritage of the UAE By R. Kayed In English. The book tells all about UAE life, traditions, its heritage as seen by the author herself and it is written in easy poetry form.

[Hibatullah]

بكل معاني الفخر وجمل التقدير تتقدم أسرة جامعة الفلاح بالتهنئة للطالب أحمد المنصوري والطالبة سمية المرزوقي بمناسبة اصدار كتابيهما.

حيث قام نائب رئيس الجامعة للشؤون الاكاديمية وعميد كلية إدارة الأعمال بتهنئة الطالب أحمد يوسف المنصوري على اصداره كتاب "العمل التطوعي في حياتنا .... أهميته، معوقاته و عوامل نجاحه" .

كما أصدرت الطالبة سمية المرزوقي كتابها بعنوان "مهرة أنت" حيث قامت بالتوقيع على كتابها في معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب في دورته الـ 34 الذي تحتضه إمارة الشارقة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.

وبدورنا في جامعة الفلاح نتوجه بالشكر الجزيل للطالبين أحمد المنصوري وسمية المرزوقي على الانجاز المميز ونتمنى لهما الاستمرار على نفس النهج في السنوات المقبلة.

- See more at: http://afu.ac.ae/ar/posts/%d8%b7%d8%a...

[Vasudha]

Hillside House: & Secret Tunnels

Hey check out newly published adventure novel written by UAE author.

Looking forward for your reviews