For those that suffered the west-centric history of the world at school – Arab and Indian cultural relations long predate the arrival of the Europeans on the subcontinent.
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority and India’s National Book Trust, in collaboration with the Emirates Publishers Association, Emirati writers engaged in dialogues celebrating UAE heritage and cross-cultural connections at the New Delhi World Book Fair.
Sessions and Themes
Building Cultural Bridges Through Poetry Translation: Poet Dr Shihab Ghanem analysed how translated verse bridges civilisations, emphasising its power to deepen mutual understanding.
Cinema Without Borders: A Cultural Dialogue Between the UAE and India: Writer and director Nasser Ahmed Al Yaqoubi explored cinema as a medium for cultural exchange, featuring a documentary screening.
The Indian Character in Emirati Stories: Author Mohsen Suleiman examined the representation of Indian characters in Emirati fiction as a symbol of cultural diversity.
Indian Vocabulary in Emirati Society: Dr Aisha Al Ghais highlighted the influence of Indian vocabulary on Emirati society, tracing its integration into the local dialect through historical and cultural ties.
TNPS note for those that suffered the west-centric history of the world at school – Arab and Indian cultural relations long predate the arrival of the Europeans on the subcontinent.
National Book Trust’s Role in Promoting Reading Culture
The National Book Trust is a cornerstone of India’s literary ecosystem, advancing reading culture through diverse publications, festivals, and youth-focused programmes via its National Centre for Children’s Literature.
Beyond borders, it amplifies India’s literary voice through global translations, international fairs, and professional workshops for writers and publishers.
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