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Emirates Publishers Association

Sharjah Publishing City - Eastern Entrance - First Floor

P. O. Box: 5424

Sharjah - UAE

EMIRATES PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

جمعية الناشرين ا�ماراتيني

+971 6 5252088

[email protected]

www.epa.org.ae

@epa_publishers

@epa.uae

Emirates Publishers Association

About us

Established in February 25, 2009, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to serving and developing the publishing industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to advancing the role of Emirati publishers through training and mentorship programmes and by improving publishing-related conditions and laws. EPA also aims to represent Emirati publishers at regional and international events, exhibitions and seminars on publishing.

EPA works to disseminate the UAE’s intellectual output throughout the Arab world and worldwide. It focuses particularly on translations from and into Arabic, and the protection of intellectual property and related rights.

EPA is a member of the Arab Publishers Association and a member of the International Publishers Association (IPA).

Board Members

Founder and President of EPA Bodour Al Qasimi

Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group

Vice President of EPAAli Al Shaali

Director of Al Hudhud Publishing & Distribution House

Treasurer & Member of BoardMuhammad Bin Dakhin

Director of Al Takhayul Publishing House

Secretary & Member of BoardAli Bin Hatim

Chairman of Thaqafa for Publishing & Distribution

Member of the BoardNooh Al Hammadi

Founder and Owner of Zajil Publishing & Distribution

6. Members-only Directory access

1. The company should be owned by Emirati holding not less than 51% of it’s shares.

2. Must be licensed by National Media Council

3. The member must be an adult of 18+ years.

4. Member must be of a good reputation and conduct himself or his business in a proper manner.

5. No charges have been issued against the publisher for any criminal offence, or restricted death

sentence or ethical and moral affairs - unless and until rehabilitation was successfully completed.

6. Affiliate member (Government entities and other entities associated with the publishing sector)

cannot vote in the electoral commission for EPA.

Why Become a Member?

1. Have your voice heard 2. Promote your titles 3. Professional Development

4. Connect to the publishing industry

5. Better business and new access to markets

Membership Criteria

7. Fill up the membership form and submitting the required documents on our website: www.epa.org.ae

* Required Documents; The trade license certificate Emirates ID Logo of the publishing house.

* Registration fees AED 300.

EPA Members & Their Publications

Kids and Teachers Publishing & DistributionSince its inception in late 2005, Kids and Teacher has maintained unique reputation for developing and in-troducing highly distinguished and exciting subjects to the early learning world. Kids and Teachers was first to introduce specialized tools and teachers aids that focus on the concepts and philosophy of education through playing within an attractive, exciting and comfortable environment for the child.

T: +971 6 543 5526

[email protected]

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Activities and Exercises 1Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-16-226-1Category: Children’s educational

Brief:Activities and Exercises 1 is supplemen-tary to Reading and Writing. The author has made a great effort to provide useful assignments for what the students learn in school and to facilitate teachers’ work.

Reading and Writing 2Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-16-223-0Category: Children’s educational book

Brief: Reading and Writing 2 presents the re-maining fourteen alphabets. The student is given a week to master each, as in the first part. At this stage, there is a focus on the use of cards, models and wood and cloth toys with some other interest-ing methods.

Activities and Exercises 2Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-16-227-8Category: Children’s educational

Brief:Activities and Exercises 2 is supplemen-tary to Reading and Writing. It presents a variety of drills and exercises that students can do at home. Mothers can follow up their children and write their observations to the teacher.

Islamic Education 1Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-419-43-4Category: Children’s educational

Brief:An integrated curriculum introduced to kindergarten students. The first level in-troduces the principles of Islam and pro-vides years 3 & 4 with basic and simple information.

Reading and Writing 1Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-16-222-3Category: Children’s educational

Brief:The first part of the book deals with fourteen alphabets. The child should recognize each letter form and pronun-ciation, orally know the various words associated with the letters and use them in conversation. This helps the student name the things around him correctly and thus increase his wealth of vocabu-lary. The book helps the students know the letter, recognize it within words and write it.

Islamic Education 2Author: Hala HalsISBN: 978-9948-419-44-0Category: Children’s educational books

Brief:Islamic Education 2 is for the second level of kindergarten; it aims at instill-ing the correct information about Islam, its prophet and the holy book, “Quran”, through meaningful stories. The child learns about Islam and what does it mean to be Muslim. He learns what to say and do in certain situations; in addi-tion to the principles of good morals and how to well behave.

Dar Al Ausrah MediaDar Al Ausrah Publishing and Distribution was founded in the Emirate of Sharjah in 2013.It specializes in pub-lishing and distributing books and stories for children and young adults. Dar Al Ausrah has also published novels of international literature, most of which are internationally acclaimed. These quality novels are void of any fault may offend our our children’s modesty or promotes bad behavior and morals.

T: +971 6 568 2383

F: +971 6 556 3008

[email protected]

www.alamthqafa.com

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36 Stories of Birds and Animals in the Holy QuranAuthor: Majdi Al AttarISBN: 978-9948-02-607-5Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A collection of stories about birds and animals mentioned in the Holy Quran.

My first KnowledgeISBN: 978-9948-15-890-5Category: Children- young adults

Brief:This book targets ages 3 - 6. It deals with the first concepts and forms in chil-dren’s education.

Arabic Orthographic (within the frame-work of Alttanal Al Arabi Project)Author: Dr. Dr. Abdullraouf Zuhdi - Dr. Sami Abu ZeidISBN: 978-9948-02-424-8Category ): Academic -Educational

Brief:The main objective of this book is to in-troduce 80 “meaning particles” in Arabic, and highlight the role of each in Arabic sentences. Examples provided are taken from the Holy Quran. The book is about 212 medium size pages.

I draw with my own hand;I am an artist!ISBN: 978-9948-02-421-7Category ): Children’s Educational

Brief: This book deals with the drawings that occupy the child’s mind. It begins with easy drawings and turns gradually to the hardest. This book teaches the child to learn drawing step by step.

Stories of Muslim Scholars and Their Discoveries - ColouredISBN: 978-9957-36-368-0Category (s): Children’s stories

Brief:This book sheds light on a group of prominent Muslim scholars who have left behind scientific ideas and theo-ries that are still admired by scientists around the world. Among these scien-tists are the mathematician, astrono-mer, and geographer, Al-Khwarizmi, pharmacist and physician , Jaber Ibn Hayyan, the philosopher, Al Farabi , the optician, Ibn Al-Haytham, and the fa-mous physician Ibn Sina.

Learning alphabets and Arabic numbersISBN: 978-9948-02-423-1Category: Children’s educational

Brief:This book deals with Arabic letters, num-bers, geometric shapes, weekdays and seasons. The child can write and erase in the same book. The book targets chil-dren in kindergarten (age from 3 to 7).

Tales of my grandmother for children - colouredISBN: 978-9957-36-230-0Category (s): Children’s stories

Brief:In this book, the grandmother tells her grandchildren bedtime’s stories. Among these stories are The Fox’s Wife, The Circus Monkey, The Evil Dog, The Sto-ry of Animals’ Union, The Soft Tortoise, The Beautiful Monkeys, The Story of the Woodcutter and the Faithful Dog, The Flying Bulbul, The Beautiful Peacock, The Princess of the Orchard, and The Story of The faithful Fox.

Prosody and Rhymes Author: Dr. Abdulraouf Zuhdi- Dr. Sami Abu ZeidISBN: 978-9948-02-421-7Category: Academic - educational

Brief:This book has been prepared to intro-duce students to Prosody and Rhymes Skills in a simplified and attractive way, avoiding difficult terminology. It combines theoretical and practical aspects and provides self-assessment questions and various exercises that enrich the experience of students. The book provides citations from modern and ancient poetry.

Al Aseel Printing & PublishingThe main concern of Al Aseel Printing and Pub-lishing House is to publish and distribute inter-active, innovative and unique children books and educational resources. It is committed to providing quality textbooks and educational materials for all stages of education.

T: +971 4 269 3320

[email protected]

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Water DropAuthor: Fatima Al-HomsiISBN: 978-9948-48-121-8Category : Children’s Books

Brief:The story deals with interesting events that show the importance of water for life.

Abdulrahman Ibn KhaldunAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-48-115-7Category : Children’s Books

Brief:The history of science in the Arab-Islam-ic civilization proves the pioneering role of our nation in the march of human civi-lization. We introduce this series of Mus-lim geniuses that highlights the bright aspects of our Islamic scientific heritage.

Plant Your GardenAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-38-2Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A book that encourages children to plant and take care of plants

A Different LifeAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-354-1Category : Children’s stories

Brief:Environmental conservation means the various ways by which we maintain our environment to make it fit and suitable for living. This series deals with issues surrounding the environment, ecology, conservation, or pollution.

36: Pupils’ Trip Author: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-325-1Category : Children’s stories

Brief:The story demonstrates how practical experience is the most effective means of learning.

Environment FriendAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-511-8Category : Children’s stories

Brief:Environmental conservation means the various ways by which we maintain our environment to make it fit and suitable for living. This series deals with issues surrounding the environment, ecology, conservation, or pollution.

The White GoldAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-371-8Category : Children’s stories

Brief:What is white gold? Where is it found? You will find the answers in this story.

SunbeamAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-346-6Category : Children’s Books

Brief:The sun, the witness to a new day, rises every day bringing good tidings. It gives us warmth and spreads hope, but what is the benefit of the sunrays? Our story “Sunbeam” will tell us more.

A Tent In The DesertAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-23-365-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:The Wonderful Things of Nature, a series deals with things in our nature that illus-trate great creation of God Almighty.

Muhammad Ibn Musa al-KhwarizmiAuthor: Muhammad AbdulalimISBN: 978-9948-48-120-1Category : Children’s Books

Brief: The history of science in the Arab-Islam-ic civilization proves the pioneering role of our nation in the march of human civi-lization. We introduce this series of Mus-lim geniuses that highlights the bright aspects of our Islamic scientific heritage.

Alborj Media Publishing & DistributionFounded in early 2004 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Alborj Media Publishing and Distribution was the first Emirati house to distribute books for children and young people to Arabic and Gulf publishing houses. The house expanded its activities to the publish children’s books.

Alborj Media Publishing and Distribution: has published 495 titles so far. The house has branches in the Dubai, UAE and in Egypt.

T: +971 2 626 2091

[email protected]

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A drop of LifeAuthor: Samah Abu Bakr EzzatISBN: 978-9948-43-892-2Category : Children’s stories

Brief:A drop which is the origin of life; by it life continues, and without it life would not have existed.Let’s experience exciting adventures and events and explore the drops of life!

I don’t like sportsAuthor: Rula SaadISBN: 978-9948-23-516-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief: The hero of our story hates sports; he gets tired quickly and dreams all the time of rest. An incident changes his life. What is this incident?

My hair writesAuthor: Nur Hussein QawaqzihISBN: 978-9948-02-580-1Category : Academic - educational

Brief:We all write with a pen, but our friend Zain chose her hair to write with, Her hair writes beautiful phrases for the people and spread joy on their faces; let us explore together all Zain’s story.

A letter to my friend UmarAuthor: Samah Abu Bakr EzzatISBN: 978-9948-43-893-9Category: Children’s Stories

Brief: Our friend Umar received an exciting let-ter... but who is the sender of this letter and why did he send it? You can find the answers for these questions, when you read this story.

Pink Palace on the MoonAuthor: Rim Salih Al QurqISBN: 978-9948-02-229-9Category: Children’s stories

Brief: Wud and Haya do not know what is awaiting them on this day. Their adven-ture begins with a message from their mother that leads them to a pink rocket and a trip to the moon where they have a difficult task that needs co-operation, so that they can return their toys and books to their room.

Shall I bring you a small elephant?Author: Dr. Rim Salih Al QurqISBN: 978-9948-49-783-7Category : Children’s Books

Brief:An Indian trader named Fadhil Zad de-cided to give the merchant Salih an el-ephant as a present ... Before leaving home, he asked him: Do you want me to bring you a small young elephant? Saleh began imagining the situation. What will happen if the elephant stays in his house and eats from his food?Let us see what Salih decided to do with the elephant.

Salad’s fightAuthor: Fatima Al-HimsiISBN: 978-9948-23-386-2Category : Children’s stories

Brief:This story deals with interesting events that help the children to know the types of vegetables. Each component in salad fights to demonstrate its importance in. Let us go for it.

Protection of Natural habitatsAuthor: Jane GreenISBN: 978-9948-18-978-9Category: Educational children’s book

Brief: Environmental studies truly help us answer many questions about the nat-ural habitats. Learn more about the various types of natural habitats, what harms pollution brings them and why do these habitats need our protection.

Hamada, Maker of HappinessAuthor: Samah abu Bakr EzzatISBN: 978-9948-43-891-5Category: Children’s stories

Brief: All the children of the city await his ar-rival every morning to draw joy on their faces; they follow him wherever he goes, and sing: “Hamada, the maker of happi-ness, came….”

How can we preserve the environment?Author: Rula SaadISBN: 978-9948-23-515-6Category: Children’s Books

Brief: Zeina cares about the environment; about trees, air, water, etc, while Nuha does not care about our environment. What may change Nuha’s behaviour?!

Dar Al Aalam Al Arabi Publishing & DistributionDar Al Alam Al Arabi for Publishing and Distribution was founded in 2003 in Dubai, but its scope extends to the Arab world and the wider world, building on the belief that the cultural movement is a noble human act. The objective of Dar Alaalam Alarabi is to make the Arab cul-ture a permanent end, and to every Arab citizen seeking knowledge and everyone responsible for the develop-ment of this culture.

T: +971 2 626 2091

F: +971 4 427 0576

[email protected]

www.alaalm-alarabie.ae

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When Nur Became A PrincessAuthor: Hissa Al Mazru’iISBN: 978-9948-22-598-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief: Nur is a girl who loves everything about princesses, so she will sneak into her mother’s room and take the princesses story without her mother’s knowledge. When she tries to open the story, she finds that the pages are stuck together. Nur will try to open the story once again after knowing the condition that the sto-ry requires. What is that condition? What will Nur do to achieve this condition? Will Nur be able to open the story?

A Loaf Of Bread On The RoadAuthor: Hadil NashifISBN: 978-9948-22-600-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief: It is a story of a child who conquers pov-erty and hunger with innocent dreams.The story deals with the dreams of a young child, living in misery of poverty and hunger, but never gives up his val-ues, dignity and generosity.

Grin cityAuthor: Nusaibah Husain Al ‘IzabiISBN: 978-9948-438-502Category: Children’s stories

Brief: In the Grin City, the inhabitants are always unhappy, everywhere and on all occa-sions, they do not like to smile or laugh!

Hala Makes Her Life SweeterAuthor: Hanan Al Sa’diISBN: 978-9948-438-59-5Category (s): Children’s stories

Brief: A funny story about a pretty girl named Hala, vWho managed to make her life bet-ter; the change in her life led her to discov-er a great secret of human happiness.

My grandfather’s beadsAuthor: Basima Al WazzanISBN: 978-9948-09-761-7Category: Children’s stories

Brief:My Grandfather’s Beads is a recollection of beautiful memories of a loving grand-father who is engraved in his dear grand-son’s memory. In his memories feelings of love and kindness are enhanced and sounds, smells and melodies are mixed.

My grandmotherAuthor: Dr. Fatima KhujaISBN: 978-9948-02-447-7Category: Children’s stories

Brief: A little child with a big white heart tells us about his grandmother who has be-come old, weak, and does not remem-ber anyone. It is a story inspired by the sweetness of the rain, and the green-ness of the trees.

Flowing sweetnessAuthor: Nuf Al UsaimiISBN: 978-9948-02-653-2Category: Educational children’s book

Brief: The village of the white domes does not resemble any village. It is surrounded by a wall with no gates that separates it from the whole world. The inhabitants of the city knew no other place as they thought that the wall is the end of the world. Tamar, a smart boy from the village, wanted to discover what is behind the wall, but he could not find an answer until that day when the tiny yellow birds that nobody cared about appeared...

Hamza’s sneeze Author: Umama Al-LawatiISBN: 978-9948-02-446-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief :A funny and interesting story about our friendly friend Hamza and his unique sneeze

Tawaq In The WindAuthor: Amira Al MarzuqiISBN: 978-9948-18-986-2Category: Children’s stories

Brief: A tale of hope, courage and ambition, a tale of a wonderful success after long patience ... an unforgettable story...

Dar Al Kounouz Publishing & DistributionDar Al Kounouz is one of the leading publishing houses in the Arab world committed to innovation through a creative and stimulating environment attracting the best talents in the industry with the aim of launching an innovative and pioneering approach that associates learning with fun and meets the requirements of future development. The house also has the specialized unit, “Riwayat”, which is specialized in publishing short stories and novels targeting adults and young adults.

T: +971 6 550 7847

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The dream of childhoodAuthor: Rawdha Al ShamikhiISBN: 978-9948-02-256-5Category: Children’ stories

Brief:“Nur is a young girl who dreams of be-coming a famous musician. The dream arouses grandmother’s old memories of a girl who loved music and succeeded in medicine Will Nur become a musician?!”

Will tomorrow be better?Author: Rawdha Al ShamikhiISBN: 978-9948-02-243-5Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Today, the weather is very hot; nothing can alleviate heat better than sea water. But, was the sea today enjoyable for lit-tle Isra? Something happened made her look forward to having a better tomorrow

I am the riverAuthor: Dr. Muhammad Al GhazziISBN: 978-9948-02-727-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:“The water of the river was descending from the mountains so clean and pure, spreading goodness to all, including the plains and farms, cities and villages.One day, the river started coughing! What happened to it? And what will hap-pen to farmers and fishermen?

Field of happinessAuthor: Rawdha Al SamikhiISBN: 978-9948-02-245-9Category: Children’s Books- stories

Brief:What made the production of honey in the village decrease? And what will aunt Hayat do? Will she sell the bee hives or punish the bees? Will the Queen of the bees save the situation?

Gangs of the InternetAuthor: Mahmoud QasimISBN: 978-9948-02-567-2Category: Children’ stories

Brief:“The doll, Lulua helps her outlaw brother escape from prison in defying the officer Bu’bu’. The other characters of this fan-tastic adventure are the painter, Bahja and her amazing feather, and the young author Farah and his electronic pen.Will the twins be able to get out of the game? Will they be able to help the offi-cer and arrest the outlaws? “

My grandmother’s KeyAuthor: Fadhil Al KaabiISBN: 978-9948-09-646-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Today, the weather is very hot; nothing can alleviate heat better than sea water. But, was the sea today enjoyable for little Isra? Something happened made her look forward to having a better tomorrow?

Al Enwan Books TradingOnwan Publishing & Distribution aspires to be a leader in the book industry by attracting serious and renowned intellectual names. It endeavors to diversify its publications to include poetry, story, novel, literature, thought and translations.

T: +971 50 653 1511

[email protected]

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Another Day Of Our DaysAuthor: Abu Baker Al AyyadiISBN: 978-9948-22-598-0Category: Novel

Brief:Stories from Latin America characterized by magical realism that combines reality and fantasy

A Tuft Of Mahatma Gandhi’s Quotes Author: Ghaida’ MuhammadISBN: 978-9948-438-502Category: Biography

Brief:The book summarizes Gandhi’s ideas in education, economy, morality, up-bringing, and industry. It presents his principle of nonviolent resistance. The book also discuses Gandhi’s ideas about the importance of the countryside and rural areas in developing states.

On The Back Of My FatherAuthor: Qasim SaudiISBN: 978-9948-22-600-0Category: Novel

Brief:The writer describes the mournful reality in Iraq in his own beautiful style. He is so skillful in describing events, and reflect-ing the feelings of every Iraqi father and mother, the mother who loses one of her sons everyday; the father who dreams that his son will take after him when he grows up.

Things Have Their Due TimeAuthor: Hasan MadanISBN: 978-9948-438-59-5Category: Novel

Brief:This is a collection of essays on whims and senses with amazing details that sink into what seems normal to come out with great life secrets and amazing thoughts.

SamahawiAuthor: Hussein Al MahroosISBN: 978-9948-18-986-2Category: Novel

Brief:This novel is about Bahraini Samaheej area. The small sized novel is so rich in events. It is characterized by eloquence and attractive characters’ description.

A Time That Is Not MineAuthor: Amal Abdul WahabISBN: 978-1988-48-308-5Category: Novel

Brief:A collection of short stories of a Bah-raini writer who is characterized by po-etic language and amazing narration...

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“Let us make reading a daily habit for the upcoming generation

-His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

to establish a firm culture for them”

Al Fulk Translation & Publishing Established the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in in October 2015, Al Fulk Translation and Publishing specializes in translat-ing children’s and young adults’ literature, from a variety of languages into Arabic. It has published 15 titles 13 of which were translated into Italian, Icelandic, English, Spanish and Korean.

T: +971 52 135 3447

[email protected]

www.alfulktp.com

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The Treasure of BarracudaAuthor: Llanos Campos,ISBN: 978-9948-02-541-2Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Won Children’s Literature Award and the writer was honoured by the Queen of Spain in 2014; it was also listed among 200 Ti-tles of the World White Crow List 2015.

Kite boyAuthor: Joe AhraISBN: 978-9948-48-138-6Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A picture story, without words; participant in IBBY Silent Books, “Lampedusa project”

Ottoline And The Yellow CatAuthor: Chris RiddellISBN: 978-9948-02-300-5Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Nestle Children’s Book Prize. Sheffield Children’s Book Award. Red House Chil-dren’s Book Award. Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Awards. Island Children’s Book Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal. Kate Greenaway Children’s Book Awards.

A bird named FidoAuthor: Brian Blengtoin ISBN: 978-9948-42-736-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A Puffin Called Fido is written and illustrated by artist Brian Pilkington, the Icelandic writer and illustrator who has won many awards for presenting the Icelandic culture and folklore in simplified child-friendly books and encyclopedias.

The child who discovered the zeroAuthor: Amedeo FenielloISBN: 978-9948-24-738-4Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Amedeo Feniello: An Italian academic historian and Professor who is special-ized in the Medieval Ages.Gianluca Foli: An internationally re-nowned Italian painter, whose books were selected among the top 100 chil-dren’s books at CJ Festival for Children’s Books in Seoul. He also won the White Crows Award from the International Youth Library in Munich.

When air thinksAuthor: Al Yaziyya KhalifaISBN: 978-9948-22-800Category: Children’ stories

Brief:This is an illustrated scientific story, through which the child learns about the reasons for the emergence and disappear-ance of some organisms. There is a “Do you know” page at the end of the story.

Flowers on the roof Author: Ingibjörg SigurðardóttirISBN: 978-9948-42-735-3Category: Children’ stories

Brief:An Icelandic funny story illustrated by Brian Pilkington, the Icelandic writer and illustrator who has won many awards for presenting the Icelandic culture and folklore in simplified child-friendly books and encyclopedias.

The fly which ended the warAuthor: Bryndís BjörgvinsdóttirISBN: 978-9948-02-180-3Category: Children’ stories

Brief:An Icelandic story for young adults won Icelandic Children’s Book Prize 2011.

I and the beeAuthor: Alison JayISBN: 978-9948-02-179-7Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A pictured story, with no words, full of details that nourish child’s imaginationEach drawing represents a thousand and one words. At the end there is an interactive page that enables the small reader to contemplate what he has seen in the story.

The Mango tree Author: Al Yaziyyah KhalifaISBN: 978-9948-23-589-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:It is an Emirati story about the rela-tionship between a girl and her grand-mother. The story reflects lifestyle that encourages agriculture. The story is written in the Emirati dialect. The drawings on the cover and inside the book are inspired by real photos from the 1980’s. The 6 chapter story is from “Books Made in the UAE” project that was initiated in 2014 by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and the Goethe Institute Gulf Region.

Thaqafa Publishing & DistributionFounded in Abu Dhabi in 2008, Dar Al Thaqafah is a Gulf Publishing house devoted to serve the book, especially the Arabic books. It targets all age groups and addresses various cultural and scientific levels and interests. Its publications include a wide range of titles that address children, students, the professional and the educated. Dar Al Thaqafah is a sister company to Arab Scientific Publishers Inc.

T: +971 2 676 6700

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P.O : 1003Author: Sultan Al AmimiISBN: 978-9948-44-648-4Category: Novel

Brief:Sultan Al-Amimi takes us to the world of letters written on papers in the eighties of the last century before the introduc-tion of the e-mail that almost ended an era that had long been engraved in the memory of past generations.

Drones and Targeted KillingAuthor: Marjorie CohnISBN: 978-9948-13-490-9Category: Politics

Brief:The Archbishop Desmond Tutu wrote the foreword to the book; he explained that with the continuation of the war on terror, “Barack Obama has failed to close Guantánamo, and his government is prosecuting people in military commis-sions with a reduced level of legal action.”

The Gap in Women’s ScienceAuthor: Sharifa Al SabghISBN: 978-9948-23-384-8Category: Texts - Meditations

Brief:This book is not intended to fill the gap in women’s science but to bridge it be-tween women, the man and the society with all its habits, traditions and values. The author, Sharifa Al Sabgh perhaps wanted to present a realistic picture of women without practicing criticism.

Adieu my beautiful homelandAuthor: Ahmet ÜmitISBN: 978-9948-23-479-1Category: Translated novels

Brief:Hidden hands plot and conspire, they may succeed in spreading darkness in the deep structure of any state once they are supported and strengthened, then corruption follows and chaos prevails.

Everything will be fineAuthor: Kirsten Bowie ISBN: 978-9948-02-587-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:The story sheds light on the tragic real-ity of children in Syria, who are the first victims of the Syrian war. It is a mes-sage to the whole world to save child-hood from regimes and governments raise voice loudly and say: Enough.

I came to you as a cloud Author: Amal Abdullah Al-QudaibiISBN: 978-9948-09-712-9Category: Literature

Brief:I came to you as a cloud is first poetic prose by Amal Abdullah Al-Qudaibi. Her writings reflect critical realism that showcases the shortcomings of reality in our modern age without giving up the artistic values of writing.

Bani Othman History Series - Part 3The Servant of the two great Mosques Author: Ahmet ŞimşirgilISBN: 978-9948-42-678-1Category: History

Brief:After the death of the Sultan ‘Muhammad the Conqueror’, the throne of the Sultan-ate was transferred to his son, Bayezid II whose history was characterized by two great conflicts, the conflict over the throne with his brother Sultan Cem, and the conflict that broke out among his sons to take power after his death.

KhadijahAuthor: Sibel Eraslan ISBN: 978-9948-02-509-2Category: Religious – Life of Prophet Muhammad

Brief:It is the story of Mecca and Khadijah, May Allah be pleased with her. The sto-ry of Mecca since the very beginning of its history, to the establishment of the Makkan community.

The Eiffel Tower Incident Author: Sir Steve StevensonISBN: 978-9948-02-471-0Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:The second book of “Agatha: Girl of Mys-tery” stories. The mission this time is to track the assassin of a Russian diplomat, who was poisoned in one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world: the Eiffel Tower!

Let me narrate myself to youAuthor: Nadia Al SayyidISBN: 978-9948-09-795-2Category: Literature

Brief:“Let me narrate myself to you.” The writ-er wants to accomplish what other girls could not achieve. She attempts to intro-duce a new narrative free from stereo-types and establish her own language.

Dar Rabie PublishingRabie Publishing House was established in 2011 in Dubai. The house is interested in Arab originality and human values, Rabie Publishing House endeavored to instill values in children adopting the motto “Our chil-dren’s education comes first”. The house specializes in children’s books and educational supplies, including illustrated books, cardboard educational books, ency-clopedias, teaching aids and educational games.

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Satisfying adults!Author: Shibnam Guler Kara JeanISBN: 978-9933-16-082-6Category: Children’ stories

Brief:My father wants me to learn swimming, and to be a lawyer when I grow up, while my mother wants to be a doctor, and not to be messy and unsociable ...My grand-mother has another opinion! Will he fulfill all their wishes?

A bed of storiesAuthor: Ubada TaqlaISBN: 978-9948-16-517-8Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Raghad enters her brother’s room and finds a story he has read. Once Raghad said, “soon your whole bed would be a bed of stories Ammar.” Ammar smiled and loved the idea, so he and his sister hurried to make a real bed of stories.

I wish to wake up transformed to an appleAuthor: Sahar Naja MahfouzISBN: 978-9948-23-601-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Sara wakes up from every morning and looks in the mirror, saying, “This is how I want to be, a red apple.” The problem is that she loves food, eats quickly, and gets upset when her friends look at her. She will challenge herself and prove that she can change her eating habits.

The day Hiba wrote her storyAuthor: Ubada TaqlaISBN: 978-9948-23-600-9Category (s): Children’s Book

Brief:Hiba woke up early and hurried to her story, but she noticed that nothing was written in it! She felt very sad. With the help of her mother she wrote the story again but in a new style and different drawings.

Yes to determination Author: Jason BennISBN: 978-9948-02-536-9Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:Dana has a strong competitive spirit, and nothing may please her more than beat-ing Salim in running races. Her parents always encouraged her to eat healthy food, so when Dana saw her school mates eat junk food every day; she de-cided to change their behaviour; she was facing the biggest challenge in her life...

Yes to willAuthor: Jason BennISBN: 978-9948-02-537-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Lulu’a loves dogs very much. She enjoys taking her big shaggy-haired dog Shimo in outings. When Miss Farah asked for her help, Lulu’a realized that she could turn her hobby into a great way to make money and help others.

I got 100/100, I lost my mindAuthor: Shibnam Guler Kara Jean ISBN: 978-9948-23-264Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Reem gets a perfect result of 100 in the oral exam and experiences, as a result, several things. She writes a letter to the school principal in which she asks him to cancel the exams.

My new neighborAuthor: Sahar Naja MahfouzISBN: 978-9948-48-110-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A story that talks about harmony, love and help among neighbors, and Umm Ayman’s joy when her son and his for-eign wife with his kids returned to their homeland to meet the new friend, Solina.

Yes to creativityAuthor: Jason BennISBN: 978-9948-02-551-2Category: Children’ stories

Brief:When the computer club competition was announced, Majid and his friends used all their programming skills to win. After months of hard work, Majid and other members of the computer club had to display their work before a com-mittee of teachers!

Who cut down my tree?Author: Jikar KhurshidISBN: 978-9948-48-109-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Ramia loves nature and sitting under a pine tree to read the tales from her col-orful book while listening to the birds’ twittering. One morning, Ramia did not find her pine tree. She felt very sad and decided to look for the one who cut her tree to reproach him...

Smart Idea BookshopFounded in Abdu Dhabi in 2015, Smart Idea focuses on selling teaching aids, books and stationery. In 2017 it was modified to a limited liability company named Smart Idea Library LLC, which publishes and distributes books and sells teaching aids.

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Evil may be goodAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-141-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A carpenter relied on his carpentry work-shop to earn living. When fire destroyed his shop, he felt he had lost everything. So, his wife encouraged him to find hope and overcome the ordeal of the fire. As a result, he became a rich man owning a factory.

Why Do They Say No?Author: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-138-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:“Muhammad is a boy who respects his parents’ opinions and does not reject their orders. When he saw his cousin’s bicycle, he asked his father to buy him one. His father refused, because he con-sidered it dangerous. As he liked it very much, Muhammad rode his cousin’s bike disobeying his parents, and then a trag-edy happened...

The Strong, The HonestAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-139-4Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:Ahmad is a strong, honest young man looking for work with his brothers. A wise man guided them to a difficult way full of tests. Ahmad was the only one among the brothers who won the ruling of the town, wealth and wife.

Hind the smartAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-137-0Category (s): Children’s books

Brief:“A mother trying to train her daughters to do the housework, after her failure with the eldest and the middle daughter, the youngest, Hind, did the housework perfectly, and attracted her sisters to participate by a clever trick.

When They Said “We”Author: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-140-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A father distributed his wealth among his children because they did not agree on handing over money to one of them, then he traveled to earn living. Each of the sons spent his entire share and remained starving, eventually they learn that they have to work together.

Vendor Of HopeAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9948-23-142-4Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A wise man brings hope to people against a reward. Matar thought that the man took people’s money with no right, but people insisted on referring to the wise man. As a result, Matar became confused and went to the wise man who directed him to hope.

Had It Not Been For My CaneAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9948-427-99-5Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Shirina crashed into Suhail at the toys shop, which broke some of her toys. She shouted at him and cried. When her mother reproached her, she approached him to apologize, but she was shocked when she found out that he was blind.

A Book WormAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-16-136-3Category: Children’ stories

Brief:This is a story of a student who loves reading and is known by everybody as the book worm. She reads a lot, devel-oped her writing skills, and won the first place in story writing.

Joy of victoryAuthor: Nura Ali Nasib Al BalushiISBN: 978-9933-23-559-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Salim has scientific wit; he loves the in-ventors and watches what they do. He dreamt of becoming an inventor who can serve humanity, so he thought of an invention that can help parents find and locate their children when they are lost.

Al Hudhud Publishing & DistributionFounded in Dubai 2011, Al Hudhud Publishing and Dis-tribution has quickly become one of the most promising publishing houses in the UAE. Al Hudhud is committed to building an innovative and intelligent literary platform that serves the Nation through knowledge building and keeping abreast of the country’s growth. It has estab-lished a good reputation in the publishing industry both locally and at the level of the Arab World. Al Hudhud pays attention to children’s and young people’s books and areas which witness a constant growth in the Arabic Language and have positive lasting impact on Arab generations.

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The Peng - Ouins Author: Asma Al KitbiISBN: 978-9933-23-141-7Category: Children’s books

Brief:A raft of penguins living in Ski Dubai decided to go on a big adventure from Dubai to the ‘Liwa Festival’ in search of tasty dates. Penguins on this trip see the desert sands for the first time.

Two WhalesAuthor: Maitha Al khayyatISBN: 978-9933-16-136-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Sailed in an adventure with the daring whale, Antar, who has no time for lazi-ness; he cruises the seas and oceans in search of the giant squid. His life changed when he met the whvale Abla, how will his life change when he meets her?

Maymun and the hundred balloonsAuthor: Sura GhazwanISBN: 978-9948-23-139-4Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A tale of a boy with his colorful balloons and an adventure that simulates imagi-nation. The tale holds a lesson that the most precious prize is that which brings happiness to people’s hearts and draws smile on their faces.

Shelf of PitchersAuthor: Aisha Al HashimiISBN: 978-9948-23-558-3Category: Children’ stories

Brief:I love to accompany my father to the market; there is always something that attracts me, but what can a shelf full of pitchers hold for me?

Sun BottlesAuthor: Sahar Naja MahfouzISBN: 978-9948-427-99-5Category: Children’s stories

Brief:“Children in cold tents ...They play with cloudsAnd sing to the sun so it may rise I decided to start a new taskAnd in my own wayBring back to them the smile.How will I do that?”

Sea Sindbad Author: Dr. Ali Abdulqadir ISBN: 978-9948-23-138-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:“I was taken over by horror at first, and I was desperate seeing the ship disappear-ing, but I did not give up to horror, so I de-cided to search for help, until I arrived at a large dome. I did not find any door or outlet for the dome, nor could I climb it because it was and so smooth.“

The DinorafAuthor: Hisa Al MuhairiISBN: 978-9948-23-142-4Category: Children’ stories

Brief:An egg hatched, what came out of it, let’s see? A chick?... No! A turtle?... No! A crocodile?... No! But a dinoraf…!So why is dinoraf called as such?

Fields Butterfly Author: Umniah Al Umrani ISBN: 978-9948-23-137-0Category: Children’s Book

Brief:While a beautiful butterfly was flying gracefully to the water stream, her friends warned her against a possible danger. However, the butterfly ignored the advice of her friends and went on her way... What happened to her there?

HuraizAuthor: Rashid Al MansuriISBN: 978-9948-23-140-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Huraiz’ story takes place in a world full of secret organizations and communities that have been fighting each other since ancient times under the cover of darkness to control and destroy humanity. Faithful defenders met challenges to fight dark-ness. So far, they fought successfully, and darkness could not destroy the light.

The big -footed beastAuthor: Shimaa Al HusniISBN: 978-9948-23-559-0Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Allush is annoyed by his schoolmates, who call him with unpleasant names, but their behaviour will reveal the secret that Alloush hides. What is that secret? And how will he face his colleagues?

Sadiqat Publishing & DistributionSadiqat publishes children’s, young adults’ and adults’ books. It was founded to publish the books of the owner who addressed the female young adults due to the shortage of books concerned with this segment of readers. Sadiqat cooperated with some Arab writers to publish all that is related to the prestigious thought and behavioral culture needed by the contemporary young males and females.

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Very usefulAuthor: Usama Kamil AllalaISBN: 978-9948-20-944-7Category: Health

Brief:This is a health book that guides young girls and boys to ways to stay healthy and have ideal weight by having healthy food.

The two friendsAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-02-188-9Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:The story of two friends, Nada and Huda, who lived a wonderful friendship, but this friendship almost collapsed due to reckless behaviour.

Mom, Dad: Why Not Live In One HouseAuthor: Fadhil Al NaqbiISBN: 978-9948-02-232-9Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A child lives a bitter reality after the sepa-ration of her parents and faces some chal-lenges in trying to coexist with society.

The hidden sound in my roomAuthor: ZaKiyah Al Sarraf ISBN: 978-9948-02-256-5Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:He woke up and listened to a sound in his untidy room. What was it? Is it a meow of a cat under his bed or a sound of a sad bird, or what?

My Little Sister’s PurposeAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-22-699-4Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:This is a story of a naughty girl, who troubles her sister, but relations be-tween the two sisters were enhanced with love and the older sister’s care.

CowboyAuthor: Ibrahim Ahmad MaghfuriISBN: 978-9948-23-224-7Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A story that talks about the importance of giving, tolerance, good intention and the impact of all of these on society

Hamda and the Collage teamAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-02-712-6Category: Young adults books - Self De-velopment

Brief:A little girl who found herself coloured fabrics of different kinds to live with these fabrics tales and adventures in space before returning to her painting. “

The Lost PointAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-02-190-2Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:From Masarrah adventures in the world of Arabic Language, a series of education-al interesting stories. The heroes are Ma-sarrah and Ma’luma (information) who go on many adventures to discover com-mon linguistic errors and correct them.

The Paper That Finally RejoicedAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-20-943-0Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A story that talks about the importance of paper recycling through putting each type of waste in the place assigned to it.

Pink And BlueAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-427-99-5Category: Young adults books - Self De-velopment

Brief:Letters and stories addressed to young girls and boys expressing their reality and dreams, encouraging them to ques-tion and search for satisfying answers.

Kuttab PublishingKuttab is an Emirati publishing house established in August 2010 in the Emirate of Dubai. It is responsible for printing and distributing the works of Emirati writers in, inside and outside the UAE. Kuttab published for a selection of UAE young and talented writers in the field of literary, historical, heritage and sarcastic writings. Kuttab has a leading cultural café, the first of its kind in the UAE, where writers and readers meet. It has pub-lished more than 150 books, most notably “Flashes of Thought” by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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I and Uncle SamAuthor: Jamal Al ShihiISBN: 978-0997-56-550-8Category: Travel writing

Brief:This book is a good combination of liter-ature of travels and memoirs with light and sometimes sarcastic tone, The au-thor also focused on the historical and geographical aspects of each state men-tioned in the book.

Flashes of ThoughtAuthor: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak-toumISBN: 978-9948-20-111-3Category: Self-Management and Devel-opment

Brief:This book summarizes the dialogue ses-sion by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the Govern-ment Summit held in February 2013. The book addresses the various aspects of management, leadership, personal life and His Highness’s vision for success.

Zayed And The Uae, Building The Union StateAuthor: Dr. Yousif Muhammad Al-MadfaaISBN: 978-9948-40-283-1Category: History of the United Arab Emirates

Brief:The book talks about the role of Sheikh Zayed in building the UAE. The book was based on a study conducted by the author, and follow-up of many ancient sourc-es, and documents that wrote about the history of the UAE and the region.

Zayed, The Exceptional PersonalityAuthor: Ali Abu Al RishISBN: 978-9948-18-876-6Category: History of the United Arab Emirates

Brief:The book summarizes the most prom-inent personal qualities of the late Sheikh Zayed. It reviews his great deeds and attitudes towards various Arab and regional issues, and his wisdom and determination in crucial situations.

Diaries Of Little NaughtyAuthor: Jamal Al Shihi, Muhammad KhamisISBN: 978-9948-22-093-0Category: Children’s Literature

Brief:The story talks about Faisal, a naughty boy who loves adventures, but he becomes a victim to many troubles because he does not calculate the results very well.

Around The World In 22 DaysAuthor: Muhammad Al MurrISBN: 978-9948-20-943-0Category: Travel writing

Brief: The author talks about his journey around the world in 22 days. Many mo-tives and circumstances were behind this journey.

Social LeaderAuthor: Dr. Ibrahim Al Dubil, Dr. Abdul Rahman SharafISBN: 978-9948-13-395-7Category: Self-Management and Development

Brief:This book reflects the collective voluntary work of the social leaders that contrib-uted to achieving their aspirations taking them to the highest levels of excellence.

In The Company Of A Cup Of TeaAuthor: Sajid Al AbdaliISBN: 978-9948-20-976-8Category: Self -Management and Devel-opment

Brief:This book contains a collection of ob-servations, contemplations and reflec-tions written by the author in successive stages of his life. The book targets those looking for hope, optimism and positivity.

UAE pioneersAuthor: ISBN: 978-9948-18-874-2Category: History of the UAE

Brief:The book contains inspiring success stories of forty-three honoured per-sonalities. You learn about the chal-lenging lives of the honourees and the sacrifices they made, to transform their stories to historical achievements.

Zayed, From Al Ain City To Leadership Of The UnionAuthor: Rashid Abdullah Al NuaimiISBN: 978-9953-76-566-3Category: Biography

Brief:The book presents the historical march of the leader, Sheikh Zayed, from his youth in the eastern region to the start of the challenges that he had to face in the stage of state’s establishment. The book also presents the philosophy of His Highness in social development.

Kalimat Publishing & DistributionsThe journey of Kalimat, the first publishing house in the UAE dedicated to publishing Arabic children’s books, began in 2007 in Emirate of Sharjah, then expanded to include publishing houses in other publishing sectors to include ‘Huruf’ which aims to support Arabic children education in early stages. “Riwayat” specializes in publishing translated Arabic literary works. “Comics” specializes in publishing various types of comics: stories, novels, and others in Arabic, in addition to “Kalimat -Quarto”, a strategic partnership between Kalimat and Quarto Group that focusses on publishing and distributing the publications of various companies affiliated with in Arabic.

Since its establishment, Kalimat has been able to distribute its books in 16 countries. The group is proud to present over 400 publications, many of which have won Arab and international awards. Since its launch, the group has worked with more than 120 Arab and world renowned writers. The group has so far translated more than 50 books from Arabic into other languages.

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Union Is StrengthAuthor: Abir BallanISBN: 978-0997-15-812-7Category: Children’ stories

Brief:This book celebrates the UAE nation-al day, focusing on the idea of “union is strength”. A boy spends the day with his family and grandparents in the heritage village where they enjoy a number of ac-tivities that reflect the Emirati heritage.

Ibn KhaldunAuthor: Fatima Sharaf Al -DinISBN: 978-9948-18-136-1Category: Children’ stories

Brief:This book is part of the series, Do You Know Who I Am? Which celebrates great Arab historical figures. The book sheds light on the life of Ibn Khaldun, the Arab philosopher, politician and scholar and the founder of sociology.

Green BraidsAuthor: Mohannad Al AqusISBN: 978-9948-02-493-4Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Amal is a simple girl who lost all her hair; “her silver” head became bizarre. She lives nice adventures, thanks to her dis-tinctive hair. Then her hair starts grad-ually to grow; with love she could fight her illness.

Do Not Open This BookAuthor: Fatima Sharaf Al DinISBN: 978-9953-20-210-3Category: Children’ stories

Brief:This book includes two stories. It pro-duced in the form of accordion. One story aims to enhance the child’s imagi-nation, while the other provides the child with a safe and familiar environment as-sociated with a feeling of safety and joy.

Lovely Ahmad Author: Marwa Al AqrubiISBN: 978-9948-15-811-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Ahmad dreams that he and his sister met their grandmother in her child-hood and that she showed them plac-es that existed in her time while sing-ing songs of the UAE heritage. It is advisable that each family adds this book to their children’s story collection.

Doll Books Series Author: ISBN: 978-9948-15-207-3Category: Educational children’s books

Brief:A book about a cock accompanied by doll; from a series that provides young children with information about animals in a very simple manner.

Put Out The LightsAuthor: Maitha Al KhayyatISBN: 978-9948-22-349-8Category: Children’ stories

Brief:Umar lives in a farm where he has many domestic animals. When night falls, he cannot sleep, so he tries to play with the small animals. As he passes by the an-imals he teaches the reader the names of the young animals and their sounds.

Father SultanAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-22-350-4Category: Children’ stories

Brief:A brief biography of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Rul-er of Sharjah. The biography deals with his outstanding personality in various stages of his life and highlights his ex-cellence throughout the years of study in scientific subjects and student ac-tivities such as sports and drawing. The book also focuses on his humanist attitudes and great morals, as well as, his passion for science and knowledge, which is reflected today in his support for science and arts and cultural events.

Father ZayedAuthor: Saliha GhabishISBN: 978-9948-16-069-4Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A brief biography of His Highness Sheikh Zayed, the father of the nation. Sheikh Zayed was a Bedouin poet who lived a simple life, loved knowledge and work, and managed to lead and unite the emirates.

Hold Your Tongue The Way You Hold Your HorseAuthor: Fatima Sharaf Al DinISBN: 978-9948-13-645-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:This text is a set of phrases and sentenc-es that act like tongue twisters. Most of these phrases are colloquia, common among people and often used in chal-lenging and entertaining word games. These words are also used in training on proper pronunciation.

Medad Publishing & DistributionMedad Publishing & Distribution was established in the Emirate of Dubai and is the recipient of the Best Local Publishing Award in 2016 at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Medad is a young Emirati publishing house seeking excellence and aims to make a quantum leap in the knowledge production system in the UAE by sup-porting the promising generation of literary people, writ-ers and authors, and train and refine them in different fields of literature.

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A Journey To Japan With MansourAuthor: Jawaher Al MuhairiISBN: 978-9948-02-490-3Category: Book of Travels

Brief:A book in which UAE writer Jawaher Al Muhairi discusses with the renowned Emirati personality, Mansour Al Yabani (Mansour the Japanese), the differences between the Japanese and Emirati peo-ples, common customs and traditions, as well as aspects of life in Japan.

Think, Say And ActAuthor: Dr. Iman MirdasISBN: 978-9948-23-177-6Category: Biography

Brief:This book sheds light on the achieve-ments made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in various fields, it also draws attention to Sheikh Mohammed’s vision, indicat-ing that what has been achieved at the different levels of welfare, progress and stability is indeed a sincere translation of a brilliant insight and determination.

Souk NaifAuthor: Ubaid Ibrahim Bu MelhaISBN: 978-9948-02-271-8Category: Novel

Brief:This is a novel about the Naif Area in the past and the present. The author docu-ments some events, personalities and places and describes the transition of place and people through time.

The Writing StandsAuthor: Dr. Muhsun Al RamliISBN: 978-9948-02-428-6Category: Literature

Brief:In this book, the late novelist Hassan Mutlaq, the author of the novel Daba-da, talks about the philosophy of writing novels. He also reflects his contempla-tions on awareness and perception.

I Have Not Failed 2Author: Maryam Al BalushiISBN: 978-9948-23-464-7Category: Self development

Brief:A book on self-development and mo-tivation that addresses the period of delegation in the International Civil Avi-ation Organization (a United Nations or-ganization) in 2010 and talks about the challenges the author had to face with different nationalities during that period of intellectual transition to globalization.

Al FareejAuthor: Ibrahim Mohammed Bu MelhaISBN: 978-9948-23-430-2Category: History

Brief:A book that talks about the Emirate of Dubai and UAE; it focuses on the life of the past in all its forms and the social role of Fareej (the neighborhood). The book also discusses the customs and traditions of the Emirate society (trac-ing changes in schools dress - hobbies - UAE dialect, social and economic life). This book is a living testimony of the heritage of the Fareej in Dubai.

Arabish ( Ankarizah)Author: Nawal HalawaISBN: 978-9948-23-261-2Category: Novel

Brief:This book is based on a true story where Mais Al Rim Al Adnani reminisces the de-parture of qualified people to Kuwait where black gold was discovered and began to bring modern life into the country making it civilized and ahead of its Gulf neighbours.

A Brief Biography Of Darkness Author: Amir Taj Assir ISBN: 978-9948-02-436-1Category: Novel

Brief:A novel by the Sudanese novelist Amir Taj Assir, in which he narrates the story of blacksmith who became a Minister of Culture, and depicts the great change of his life from a simple person to a minister.

My Homeland Is My IdentityAuthor: Talal Al FaltiISBN: 978-9948-42-740-7Category: Emiratis

Brief:The book discusses the concepts of homeland and national identity and their components and values. It also discuss-es the role of institutions in the promo-tion of identity, belonging and loyalty in the United Arab Emirates.

The Memory of WaterAuthor: Wassini El A’arj ISBN: 978-9948-02-730-0Category: Novel

Brief:A personal biography of the Algerian nov-elist (Wassini El A’arj), in which he talks about the dominance of the armed ter-rorist groups at that time over all aspects of life in his country and the bitterness he endured being away from his family.

Maraya Printing, Publishing & DistributionMaraya Printing, Publishing & Distribution was estab-lished in 2012. The house provides publishing and distri-bution services in various fields, furnishes private libraries with various publications. Maraya Printing, Publishing & Distribution focuses on history and genealogy publica-tions and other subjects related to the UAE. It has some publications devoted for children. Maraya is agent for the USA Library of Congress in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman.

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I Am Not DisabledAuthor: Eid SalahISBN: 978-9948-09-555-2Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Fawaz learned from that bird how it managed to build its nest following many attempts and great effort. Fawaz found out that work and perseverance are the basis for success and excellence.

AwardAuthor: Eid SalahISBN: 978-9948-23-303-9Category: Children’s stories

Brief:The difference between energy and la-ziness is the subject of our story. Faris discovers it quickly! He knows the big difference between them and keeps his success secret!

Little Bunny, Arnub And The FoxAuthor: Eid SalahISBN: 978-9948-09-545-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:If lies save, truth saves more - this is what the friends discovered after they found a ring that a passerby lost.

Family Of Little MiceAuthor: Maryam Al RefaiISBN: 978-9948-23-300-8Category: Children’s stories

Brief:This story talks about the importance of parents’ respect as they know what is good for their children more than anyone else. This is what little mice Habun and Labun will find out.

The Merciful KingAuthor: Eid SalahISBN: 978-9948-23-302-2Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A king, who was wise and kind to his people, got lost in the bush and discov-ered that people love and defend him because of his justice and courage.

The Lamb, FarhanAuthor: Maryam Al RifaiISBN: 978-9948-23-299-5Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A story of the lamb is an evidence of cooperation, perseverance and mistrust of strangers; a story of not leaving the house without parents’ permission.

Rim And Magic PensAuthor: Maryam RefaiISBN: 978-9948-23-305-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A story about work and perseverance; in this story a girl named Rim who discovers that the magic pens are the actual work and efforts of students because they enable them to fulfill their purposes.

Colouring BookAuthor: Muhammad MajdiISBN: 978-9948-48-131-7Category: Colouring Book

Brief:Coloring book for adults helps to over-come stress and develop the ability to endure and persevere.

From Haq Al LailaAuthor: Inas Abdul HamidISBN: 978-9948-13-981-2Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A story about the folk tradition of the Arabian Gulf region, Haqq Al Leila, a cel-ebration on the night of the middle of Sha’baan ( of the Hijri calendar) during which children wear their best clothes and tour the houses in the neighborhood collecting candy and nuts’ bags.

Co-operationAuthor: Eid SalahISBN: 978-9948-09-556-9Category: Children’s stories

Brief:The little cock discovered that co-opera-tion and joint work are better than work-ing alone; all this drove him away from risks, because when the fox chased him he was frightened and trembled - and returned to his mother with fear.

Landmarks For Printing & Publishing and DistributionMaalim aims at promoting the industry of printing, pub-lishing and distribution through publishing Arabic books with valuable cultural and social themes to cope to the requirements of the UAE market in particular and the Arab market in general, in addition to the distribution of books in the UAE market to libraries, book houses, educa-tional and cultural centers participating in local and Arab exhibitions.

T: +971 4 262 6301

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Why?Author: Safiya Haydar AhmadISBN: 978-9948-02-667-9Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A girl asking questions about what her family does after she goes to sleep...

Latifah Al Khafifa Author: Hissa Al AwadhiISBN: 978-9948-02-670-9Category: Children’s stories

Brief:The Gulf Heritage... from the old houses Greatest Wise And Famous Sayings

Author: Nasser AssiISBN: 978-9953-76-870-0Category: Literature

Brief:A book that includes many of the wise sayings common among the people; it provides wonderful statements and ex-pressions about life.

Let’s Take A ShowerAuthor: Sahar AasiISBN: 978-9948-02-672-3Category: Children’s educational books

Brief:Fun is one of the best ways to teach children in pre-school stage and kin-dergarten. This book like every book in “Let’s have fun together” series seeks to encourage children to play, imagine and learn at the same.

World writers’ Dictionary Author: Dr. Shawqi Muhammad AbbudISBN: 978-9953-76-780-0Category: Literature - Dictionaries

Brief:A Dictionary of international writers which includes information about more than 550 writers, from all around the world...

The World of Animals in Children’s SongsAuthor: Hana Farah HalahilISBN: 978-9953-76-988-2Category: Children’s books

Brief:Lyrics for children on the world of animals

My Animal Pictured AtlasAuthor: Hanadi MazbudiISBN: 978-9948-438-77-9Category: Children’s books-Atlas

Brief:This book is fascinating introduction to the Kingdom of Animals and a tool for understanding their diversity and the importance of preserving them. The book presents more than 300 species of pictured stunning animals.

Kindergarten 1Author: Nasab Bu Fakhr Al DinISBN: 978-9953-76-892-2Category: Children’s educational books

Brief: This is a set that has been designed to teach letters and numbers for children. It includes a writing book and an exer-cise book for Math and reading. The set follows clear and approved curricula; it is full of illustrated exercises and activities with interesting stickers

Abbudi, The Distinguished Kid Author: Mirna Al-Barraj ISBN: 978-9948-76-77-7Category: Children’s educational books

Brief:A useful educational story about chil-dren’s signs of birth

Water Is The Source Of LifeAuthor: Salwa Musabbah Al SuwaidiISBN: 978-9948-09-587-3Category: Children’s educational Books

Brief:We are all aware of the importance of water in our lives; it is the origin of life. Water is the source of life is an interest-ing illustrated book.

Jerboa Publishing & DistributionJerboa Books is a publisher dedicated to producing top quality children’s books which focus on the culture, her-itage and wildlife of Arabia. As importantly, these books will be fun and will encourage children to want to read whether in Arabic or English. Our publishing schedule in-cludes original fiction, folk tales, information and history books all available in both languages.

T: +971 4 2974 321

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PeaceAuthor: Yusif KhanISBN: 978-9948-44-717-7Category: Children’s books - Lyrics

Brief:A music book made for children that in-cludes songs and hymns in English in the love for the UAE.

Cherry Loving Leila Author: Aniko BraunerISBN: 978-9948-85-993-2Category: Children’s books

Brief:Leila, a naughty giraffe, loves cherries. So does Rashid, the game warden. But there is only one cherry tree on the is-land where the two are living. And that causes problems. BIG PROBLEMS. But, suddenly, something unexpected hap-pens and Leila and Rashid become the best of friends .

Camel’s Beauty ContestAuthor: Marilyn SheffieldISBN: 978-9948-85-623-3Category: Children’s books

Brief:Kamilla the camel is entered into a beau-ty contest by her owner. At the contest she finds many beautiful camels. She thinks they are more beautiful than she is but the judge is not only looking for a beautiful face, but also a beautiful per-sonality. Has Kamilla got what it takes to win?

The Happy EidAuthor: Salwa KapitalISBN: 978-9948-43-557-0Category: Children’s books

Brief:Eid is an occasion of joy and fun. This story depicts Eid Al-Fitr’s atmosphere and its celebrations.

Omar’s goatsAuthor: Kathy HoopmannISBN: 978-9948-85-992-5Category: Children’s books

Brief:When Omar goes out for his goats’ graz-ing every day, he feels disgusted to see the garbage here and there, so he tries to make a big difference and take care of his environment.

The Camel With Small HumpAuthor: Rawdhah Al-HalamiISBN: 978-9948-43-553-2Category: Children’s books

Brief:Sometimes we feel that we are in the wrong place; that we are unlike others. The small-humped camel wants to look like other camels!

Galagolia Author: Dubai AbulhoulISBN: 978-9948-44-721-4Category: Young adults’ books

Brief:The first fictional novel for young adults written by the Emirati girl, Dubai Abul-houl, takes place in Dubai.

Jamal’s JourneyAuthor: Michael ForemanISBN: 978-9948-42-793-3Category: Children’s books-novel

Brief:A translation of a story by Michael Foreman who won twice the Greenway Award...... The story is about a Jamal, the little camel who had to walk, walk, and walk across the desert to Dubai, where friendship and adventure await him!

The Camel That Got AwayAuthor: Julia JohnsonISBN: 978-9948-42-619-6Category: Children’s books

Brief:A story about a camel lost in Dubai and mingled with the camel statues in the squares.

Jamila, The White FalconAuthor: Mirjam Ricarda HampelISBN: 978-9948-85-982-6Category: Children’s books

Brief:When Jamila participates in the air speed race, there will be more excitement and thrill. An interesting story about falconry.

University BookshopThe University Bookshop was established in Abu Dhabi in 1970 and is one of the leading booksshops in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world. The univer-sity Bookshop aims to spread science, knowledge, and advancement of the Arab people to the challenges of the age while preserving Arab values and ethics; and aspire to be a leading place in this market, qualified to sell thousands of books and educational tools.

T: +971 2 642 2510

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Air PollutionAuthor: Muhammad Abdulaziz Al HalawiISBN: 622-2008-91-528-3Category: Young adults-science

Brief:A science book for Young adults provides information for all family members and valuable life- related topics

Abjad-Level 1 Author: Arabic Language Protection AssociationISBN: 978-9948-22-755-7Category: Educational books

Brief:The programme aims at developing the students’ knowledge of Arabic phonetics.

My Own WayAuthor: Nabila AbbasISBN: 978-9953-76-545-7Category: Cooking Book

Brief:This book offers a comprehensive va-riety of recipes combining the Eastern dishes with dishes different civilizations.

Abjad-Level 2Author: Arabic Language Protection AssociationISBN: 978-9948-22-756-4Category: Educational books

Brief:The programme aims at developing the students’ knowledge of Arabic phonetics.

Abjad-Level 3Author: Arabic Language Protection AssociationISBN: 978-9948-22-757-1Category: Educational

Brief:The programme aims at developing the students’ knowledge of Arabic phonetics.

Ecological BalanceAuthor: Muhammad Abdulaziz Al HalawiISBN: 978-9948-52-137-5Category: Young adults-science

Brief:A science book for Young adults provides information for all family members and valuable life- related topics

Abjad-Level 4 Author: Arabic Language Protection AssociationISBN: 978-9948-22-758-8Category: Educational

Brief:The programme aims at developing the students’ knowledge of Arabic phonetics.

Innovation Imprint Author: Hamdan Al AmiriISBN: 978-9948-20-768-9Category: Stories and Thoughts

Brief:Stories and thoughts of a promising Emirati author

12,500 Questions And Answers Author: Seham Ibrahim MahmoudISBN: 978-9953-76-620-1Category: Information

Brief:The book has a variety of information from all branches of knowledge, litera-ture, Islamic knowledge, figures, politics and economy, Arts and others.

Abjad-Level 5 Author: Arabic Language Protection As-sociationISBN: 978-9948-22-759-5Category: Educational

Brief:The programme aims at developing the students’ knowledge of Arabic phonetics.

Alsafa Bookshop T: +971 2 644 5053

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We Are All UsefulAuthor: Suheir Al-SammanISBN: 978-9948-02-394-4Category: Children’s stories

Brief:There was a knife which found that the work it was doing in the kitchen was not useful. Eating no longer needed cutting or peeling... then it realized that it is very important in preparing food.

Comfortable WordsAuthor: Walid Abdul majid IbrahimISBN: 978-9953-53-450-9Category: wise sayings and aphorisms

Brief:We find wisdom in everything; it makes us see things better.

Try Till You SucceedAuthor: Suheir Al-SammanISBN: 978-9948-02-380-7Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A small car was trying to climb the mountain, but was always afraid and did not reach. After determination, the car reached the top of the mountain and was happy with this success.

The Abridge Dictionary For StudentsISBN: 978-9953-53-458-5Category: Dictionary

Brief:Helps to understand vague terms and increase the student’s wealth of vocabulary

The Wise Teacher And The StudentAuthor: Ansam JamilISBN: 978-9948-02-392-0Category: Children’s Stories

Brief:A rich student wanted to joke around with a poor man, so he replaced joking with making the man happy, instead.

13-Year-Old BoyAuthor: Asma MuhammadISBN: 978-9933-53-405-9Category: Novel

Brief:A 13-year-old boy feels lost between his love and avenging his family. He lives this confusion and overlooks the mean-ings of childhood and innocence.

Sultan And The Seven StarsAuthor: Ansam JamilISBN: 978-9948-02-557-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Sultan was imaged that a giant en-tered the village, so he rushed to seek help from others to drive out this giant.

1001 Wisdoms Author: Hisham AwadhISBN: 978-9933-42-556-2Category: Wise sayings

Brief:Great Arab & Islamic wisdoms, sayings of scholars and ancient wise men and much more.

Farhan Achieves His DreamAuthor: Ansam Jamil ISBN: 978-9948-02-603-7Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Farhan wanted to be a footballer; with determination and training he became an excellent player and won with his team.

Khalid And The BirdAuthor: Ansam JamilISBN: 978-9948-02-556-6Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Khalid’s father bought him a bird in a cage. Khalid loved the bird. One day, Khalid set the bird free and since then it never returned. Khalid was sad, but when he saw that the bird was happy out of the cage, he became happy, too.

Dar Al Hafez BookshopDar Al Hafiz Publishing House is an Emirati publishing company. It was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2012 and became a leader publishing house in UAE

Dar Al-Hafez mission is to provide the book market with publications that fulfill the community demand in major knowledge fields such as science, social studies, linguistics, law, in addition to novels, school books and many more.

T: +971 4 254 5011

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Expiry Of Professional Football Players ContractsAuthor: Abdul Razzaq Faruq SafluISBN: 978-9948-23-307-7Category: Law

Brief:This book is by the legal adviser of the UAE Football Federation, he explains in it the laws governing the recruitment of players in UAE.

Gradual Invalidity In The Administrative DecisionAuthor: Dr. Faisal Abdul Hafiz Al Sha-wabkihISBN: 978-9948-13-646-0Category: Law

Brief:This is an academic book which is almost the first of its kind in UAE. The book dis-cusses one of the most important issues in recent times, which is the invalidity of the administrative decision. The book includes the latest jurisprudence laws in the UAE which were issued by the Fed-eral Supreme Court and Dubai Court of Cassation.

Unlawful CompetitionAuthor: Khalid Ali Abdullah Al MansuriISBN: 978-9948-09-624-5Category: Law

Brief:A legal academic book in which the au-thor discusses the issue of competition among traders, especially illegal com-petition because competition. The book presents a comparison between UAE commercial laws and some laws in the Arab countries.

Criminal Protection In The Areas Of peaceful uses of nuclear energyAuthor: Said Ali SaidISBN: 978-9948-18-546-8Category: Law

Brief:This academic book discusses a new is-sue in the United Arab Emirates that will be the talk of the academic institutes. The book presents the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the subsequent criminal protection according to UAE laws.

Researches in Islamic EconomicsAuthor: Salem Said Al-Na’urISBN: 978-9948-02-223-7Category: Law

Brief:Academic book containing 9 researches in various aspects of the Islamic econo-my, indicating the validity of the Islamic economy in all times and places, and how the Islamic economy achieves the true meaning of sustainability in various areas.

Labour LawAuthor: Muhammad Basil Al-HafizISBN: 978-9948-438-83-0Category: Law

Brief:This professional academic book details the UAE labour law. It also provides all decisions and decrees with the latest amendments until February 2017. The book explains the rights and obligations of workers and employers and issues related to the relationship between the laborer and the employer starting from signing the contract until the end of the worker’s service.

Retroactive Effect In Legal ActionAuthor: Prof. Nury Muhammad KhatirISBN: 978-9948-497-93-6Category: Law

Brief:The book is a thesis on a very important legal subject. The author presented it in a wonderful academic way to form a reference for postgraduates in law. The author is one of the first professors in the Faculty of Law at the UAE University.

The Public Prosecution Authority In initiating criminal proceedingsAuthor: Said Hassan Muhammad BalhajISBN: 978-9948-23-260-5Category: Law

Brief:The book is an academic thesis that dis-cusses an important issue in the UAE Penal Procedures Law, which is the extent of the power of public prosecu-tion in initiating criminal proceedings.

Zajel Publishing & DistributionFounded in 2016 in Abu Dhabi, Zagel Publishing and Distribution aims to enrich the Arabic library with books of high quality content, as well as encourage reading among the Arab nation, especially young people by publishing innovative books that adopts “entertaining education” concepts, Zajel Publications provide an ex-ceptional opportunity for benefit and entertainment.

T: +971 50 271 1717

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The Journey Of The World And Universe Author: Ammar Al Mu’iliCategory: History

Brief:An exciting historical and scientific jour-ney to strange places and great events that took place in past since billions of years.

Save The Prosopis Tree Author: Dr. Ali Abdul QaderCategory: Young adults -stories

Brief:A young adults’ story talks about the prosopis tree and its importance to stress the importance of preserving the environment and heritage.

Long Live Our HomelandAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdul QadirCategory: Young adults-stories

Brief:This story is for young adults, it is about the love of homeland and sacrifice for it. The story shows how one has to put na-tion’s interest first.

Kingdom Of PeacocksAuthor: Fadhil Al MuhairiCategory: Novel

Brief:This novel combines magnificence of imagination with authenticity of history. The story’s adventure takes us on a journey in the past through the pirates’ ship in the risky route with smugglers and pirates who stood up against the Portuguese oppression and injustice in the early 16th century.The protagonist, Zahran finds himself on the deck of the pirate ship, Dayjur as a crew member after he had decided to retaliate for his family, whose members died by Portuguese bombardment.

A Sailor, Not A PirateAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdul QadirCategory: Young adults-stories

Brief:This is a story for young adult; it is about the consequences of recklessness. The story narrates the story of young man dreams of going into the sea and become a sailor, but his reckless behavior leads him to fall a prisoner onboard pirates’ ship.

Majid’s Grand OpportunityAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdul QadirCategory: Young adults-stories

Brief:The story tells about seizing the op-portunity and endeavouring to achieve goals. Majid finds the opportunity of his lifetime when he plays with his team an important match.

The Twists And Turns Of Fate Author: Khalid Al MuhairiCategory: Young adults -stories

Brief:This is a story for young adults. It takes us through the memories of a child about the school bus, and the consequences of his behavior. It is presented in an excit-ing and interesting manner focusing on the importance of behaving well in the school bus.

The Adventure Of The Arabian Leopard on MarsAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdul QadirCategory: Young adults-stories

Brief:A science fiction story for young adult; it is about a journey to the future that is told between galaxies and planets.... it talks about the conflict between good and evil, loyalty and sacrifice for the homeland...

Dar Al Fadhela Bookshop T: +971 4 265 7211

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1000 Facts About Ibn KhaldunAuthor: Ashraf Mohammed Al-WahshISBN: 978-977-297-520-6Category: General Information

Brief:The book talks about one of the prom-inent personalities of the universal civ-ilization. Six centuries after his death, he has great influence in different parts of the world. He still occupies people’s minds, especially with his Muqaddimah, the Introduction of Ibn Khaldun.

Literary Salons In The Arab WorldAuthor: Dr. Ahmed Sayed Hamed Al-Bar ja lISBN: 978-977-5155-14-6Category: Literature

Brief:The book deals with the literary salons in the Arab region and their role in the literary renaissance. The author defined the salons, and presented their origins. Then, he talked about the role of wom-en in these salons and mentioned some very famous women’s salons, like Nazili Fadil’s and May Ziade’s salons.

History Of Sea Piracy Author: Yatsik MakovskyISBN: 978-977-5155-06-1Category: Children’s stories

Brief:In this book, the famous Polish journalist and writer Yatsiyek Makhovski, tries to present a vision of all the major stages of piracy. The time of events extends from ancient world until our modern era.

The Stories Behind ProverbsAuthor: Dr. Ahmed Sayyid Hamid Al BarjalISBN: 978-977-297-509-9Category: Proverbs and sayings

Brief:The book contains a beautiful bunch of Arabic proverbs. It presents the origin of each story. The book aims at highlighting the beauty of the Arabic Language, its timeless stories and its proverbs.

1000 facts about Orientalism and OrientalistsAuthor: Hani Muhammad HamidISBN: 978-977-297-524-2Category: General Information

Brief:1000 facts about Orientalism and Ori-entalists including definition of Oriental-ism, its origin and development, Orien-talism and colonization, Orientalism and the Jews, and the motives and objectives of Orientalism

1000 facts about the history of education Author: Nabil Abu Al-QassimISBN: 978-977-297-524-2Category: General Information

Brief:This book provides a comprehensive his-tory education and its development in the region and the views of key person-alities in the field. The book is an import-ant reference for educators.

Encyclopedia of the world’s writers of the 21st centuryAuthor: Mahmud QassimISBN: 978-977-297-524-2Category: Encyclopedias

Brief:This encyclopedia includes the world’s most important writers in the 21st cen-tury. Many of those writers won major literary awards like Nobel Prize.

1000 facts about the Arabic LanguageAuthor: Dr. Ahmad Sayyid Hamid Al-BarjalISBN: 978-977-297-507-5Category: General Information

Brief:1000 facts about the Arabic language, its origin and development, and its dis-ciplines, such as grammar, morphology, rhetoric, and eloquence, as well as pho-netics, literature and poetry.

Love of Books and Obsession with ReadingAuthor: Walid Taha AshurISBN: 978-977-297-527-3Category: Books & Reading

Brief:An exciting journey with world’s celeb-rities, innovators and leaders, through which we learn about their customs, personal life, and their rituals of reading and writing, and approach the their ge-nius, as they tell us about their passion for books, their obsession with writing.

1000 Facts About AndalusAuthor: Dr. Ahmad Sayyid Hamid Al-BarjalISBN: 978-977-297-522-8Category: General Information

Brief:1000 facts about Andalus, from the es-tablishment of the Islamic state to the fall of its civilization

Maktabati Publishing & Distribution & BooksEstablished in Sharjah in 2012, the Emirati publishing house has always enriched the cultural themes in the UAE and the Arab world through a series of useful and diverse publications that are of interest to all sectors of UAE and Arab societies.

T: +971 50 373 3948

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Rama Loves Her SchoolAuthor: Manal Fahmi MahjubISBN: 978-9948-23-337-4Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A collection for children in their ear-ly years which teaches them ethics through the stories of Rama and her brother, Majd

How To Take Care Of My BodyAuthor: Alaa JudaISBN: 978-9948-02-772-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief:An educational book for children (8+) teaches them how to take care of their bodies, maintain cleanliness, health and beauty and take care of their food. The book also gives advices to protect them against harassment.

Self-RelianceAuthor: Tariq Ahmad Al BakriISBN: 978-9948-23-207-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief:Children’s Stories collection that teaches the children personal skills in life through stories of animals

Your child’s development (birth to 6 years)Author: Asmaa Muhammad Subhi N a s h a w iISBN: 978-948-02-636-5Category: Educational

Brief:An educational book for the family gives advice on caring for the child and cor-recting his behavior from his birth until he joins school.

How Can I Help People?Author: Ranim Haytham HafizISBN: 978-9948-02-768-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:An educational series teaches children personal skills and how to behave well with the members of the community.

Stories from the life of the CompanionsAuthor: Haytham Muwaffaq HafizISBN: 978-9948-43-886-1Category: Children’s books- stories

Brief:A book talks about the biography of some of the Companions, their morals and their attitudes.

Mental mathAuthor: Rasha Al-Sha’aarISBN: 978-9948-43-884-7Category: Educational

Brief:Mental math is a new way of developing learning skills and capabilities. It aims at solving mathematical problems in a quick and an interesting way. It develops memory, increases the ability to concen-trate, understand and pay attention. It helps in increasing accuracy, intuition, comprehension, creativity and self-con-fidence.

On The Day Of CleanlinessAuthor: Qahtan Ibrahim Al Talla’ISBN: 978-9948-49-597-0Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A collection of children’s stories about the adventures of Hamad and his sister Mira through which they learn good ethics

Science For Young PeopleAuthor: Hiba Mohammed Nazir Al HalabiISBN: 978-9948-02-773-7Category: Children’s books - Science

Brief:Simple scientific experiments through which the child can learn about the world and the creatures around him

Majd Defies His FearAuthor: Manal Fahmi MahjubISBN: 978-9948-23-334-3Category: Children’s stories

Brief:A collection for children in their ear-ly years which teaches them ethics through the stories of Rama and her brother, Majd

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“The universe is made of stories,

– Muriel Rukeyser

not of atoms.”

Al Qasimi PublicationAl-Qasimi publication house publishes the books of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Su-preme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. His High-ness authored more than 50 tithes that include history books, biographies, novels, plays and others. Al Qasimi Publication has published about 150 different titles, in-cluding His Highness’s books as well as their translations into world languages, in addition to the studies on H.H.’s books and other books.

T: +971 6 554 1145

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Hadeeth Al Thakira 3Author: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qa-simiISBN: 978-9948-16-970-3Category: History

Brief:Part 3 of ‘Hadeeth Al Thakira’ includes many issues related to the Gulf, and UAE, but most of which are about the Emirate of Sharjah, and H. H.’S life.

Theatrical WorksAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al QasimiISBN: 978-99533-444-62-572Category: Play

Brief:Al-Qasimi Publications collected the six plays of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sul-tan: The Return of Holako, The Case (Al-Qadiya), The Reality, Identical Copy of the Original, Alexander the Great, Nimrod, Samson (Shamshoun Al Jab-bar). His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Su-preme Council and Ruler of Sharjah has enriched the theatrical creativity with six masterpieces that were performed on local. Arab and Western theatres...

Under the Flag of OccupationAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qa-simiISBN: 978-9948-22-553-10Category: History

Brief:The author touches on the history of Al Qawasims, referring to the social con-ditions, the British policies against Al Qawasims, the urban and demographic development of Sharjah, the situations of the tribes, and transformation of the city until 1866.

Al-Sheikh Al-Abyad (The White Sheikh)Author: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qa-simiISBN: 978-9948-444-19-0Category: History

Brief:The White Shaikh is based on a true sto-ry that took place in the early 19th cen-tury. To write this novel, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah didn’t depend only on the documents he had, but he made a visit to the city of Salem in the USA, the town of Johannes Hermann Paul, Pea-body Museum and the Documentation Center (Essex) in Salem. The “White Sheikh”, originally published in Arabic in 1996, tells the story of events that took place in early 19th cen-tury. It narrates the tale of an American boy, Johannes Hermann Paul, who found himself on board a ship coming from Salem city in the US that landed on the coast of Oman. It captures the story of how the boy was adopted and brought up by Sheikh Mohammed bin Aqeel, who was a reputed merchant in the Red Sea. Named Abdullah by Sheikh Aqeel, he succeeded his adoptive father and be-came a Sheikh in the Dhofar Province.

Al Qwasim and the British Aggression (1797-1820)Author: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al QasimiISBN: 978-9948-16-877-5Category: History

Brief:This book describes “Myth of Arab Pira-cy in the Gulf”, its danger and attributing it to India Eastern Company’’ for a meer trading reasons.

Tale of a CityAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al QasimiISBN: 978-9948-18-878-0Category: History

Brief:After the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the leader of Al Qasimi fami-ly, his sons Khalid and Ibrahim assumed rule over two of his main centers; Shar-jah and Ras Al Khaima.

Sard Al ThatAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al QasimiISBN: 978-9948-16-851-5Category: Biography

Brief:In this book, the author spontaneously narrates his story chronologically un-veiling chapters of his life since child-hood and up to his election as ruler of sharjah on the 26th of January 1972.

Hadeeth Al ThakiraAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al QasimiISBN: 8-914-15-9948-978Category: History

Brief:This book was published after the book “Sard Al That”. The author, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi narrates in this book the events and situ-ations at one of the most important stages during the establishment of the United Arab Emirates. The two books narrate the life of His Highness in different stages.

The Conflict Between Power and Trade in the Gulf Author: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al QasimiISBN: 978-9948-02-426-2Category: History

Brief:This book depicts the Persian and other local disputes over trade in the Gulf and the affairs of the European East India Companies.

Hadeeth Al ThakiraAuthor: Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qa-simiISBN: 978-9948-16-571-2Category: History

Brief:After the UAE emerged more resilient from the years of crisis (1971-1977), I felt it was my duty to continue efforts not only to consolidate the Union, but also to continue to draw attention to the Arab world’s ideology and civilization, to stand against the conspiracies woven against it.

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Nabati PublishingNabati Publishing House was established in 2013 in Abu Dhabi and it is managed by a team from the UAE. The house publishes the works of Emirati creative writers, in the fields of Nabati poetry, studies, children’s literature, heritage and other cultural subjects by senior specialists and experts.

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Analytical study of Sheikh Zayed’s poetry Author: Mohammad Abdullah Nur Al Din ISBN: 978-9948-22-430-3Category: A Study and poetry collection

Brief:This book deals with all Sheikh Zayed’s poems published in three main chapters: tributaries, composition and eloquence. The book holds collection of more than 140 poems and more than 100 poetic dialogues and is considered the most comprehensive reference of Sheikh Zayed’s poetry.

The Complete WorksAuthor: Salim bu JumhurISBN: 978-9948-18-627-4Category: Poetry

Brief:Salim Bu Jumhur became one of the pio-neers of the realism In UAE. He was one of the first poets to adopt the free verse in Nabati poetry. Then he established for himself a symbolic school in vernacular poetry. This book is the creme de la creme of more than thirty years of his poetry.

Poetic WorksAuthor: Abdul Aziz Al Musalam ISBN: 978-9948-23-614-6Category: Poetry

Brief:This book presents the essence of the experience of His Excellency Dr. Ab-dulaziz Al-Musallam since he started publishing his vernacular poetry in the eighties. He has been one of the pio-neers and founders of realism. He was one of the first poets to adopt the free verse in Nabati poetry. He wrote plays, mawals and other genres. This book is the creme de la creme of thirty years of poetry of a poet who has been consid-ered of the most important poets in UAE in modern times.

The Complete Works 2Author: Salim bu JumhurISBN: 978-9948-18-627-4Category: Poetry

Brief:This book is the creme de la creme of more than thirty years of poetry of Salim Bu Jumhur who has been considered onw of the most important poets in UAE in modern times.

Write With AliAuthor: Ali Muhammad Nur Al DinISBN: 978-9948-02-361-6Category: Children’s educational Books

Brief:An interactive book that encourages children to complete a story, its draw-ings, colour its characters through stim-ulating the child’s imagination and skills. This book is written by a 7-year-old!

Emirati Nabati PoetryAuthor: Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed MelhemISBN: 978-9948-23-439-5Category: Study

Brief:The book includes two chapters, the first deals with the meaning of “Nabati poetry” and associated terminology, oral poetry, the culture of the Nabati poet, and the future of this type of poetry. In the second the author deals with the most important artistic phenomena of Emirati Nabati poetry.

Salma And Her Friend MozaAuthor: Salimah Khamis Al RuziaqiISBN: 978-9948-23-436-4Category: Children’s stories

Brief:This book deals with the customs, tra-ditions and values of the UAE commu-nity and teaches the reader more about the Bedouin environment and its orig-inal components which had not been changed or affected by the cultural inva-sion that affected many cities.

Khayyam Quatrains (Rubaiyat Al Khayyam)Author: Mohammad Abdullah Nur Al DinISBN: 978-9948-42-759-9Category: Biography

Brief:A large number of Arabic translations of Rubaiyat Al Khayyam in one volume, in addition to new texts by the author him-self. The author rewrites the famous qua-trains for the first time in prose poetry.

Engineer SquirrelAuthor: Abdullah Ali HasanISBN: 978-9948-23-706-8Category: Children’s Stories

Brief:A story of an engineer squirrel who neglects his work, and causes a major imbalance in the forest system highlighting the impor-tance of delicate things to children.

Spirit Of The UnionAuthor: Maryam Musa MohammedISBN: 978-9948-23-235-3Category: educational and national

Brief:This book addresses the UAE founding rulers; those men who have brought the UAE to the ranks of the world developed countries. The book reviews the story of the rulers of the seven emirates by iden-tifying each one’s role in the union

Hamaleel Media FoundationDar Hamaleel was established in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 2010 as part of the Hamaleel Media Founda-tion. It aims at contributing UAE publishing movement, highlighting Emirati literature, promoting literature and reading among generations, supporting writers and the UAE library and protecting and refining creativity through appropriate channels.

T: +971 2 446 0777

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Philosophical visions in wisdom and equestrianismAuthor: Ali Abu AlreeshISBN: 978- 9958-18-90-08Category: Literarure

Brief:The writer discussed the thoughts and visions of His Highness Sheikh Moham-med bin Rashid Al Maktoum from dif-ferent angles, reflecting the similarities of 27 philosophers, thinkers and wise men who illuminated humanity and in-fluenced it throughout history and were associated with them to enrich them with innovative and creative concepts.

Kitāb Fiqh Ul-Lugha Wa Sir Al Arabiah Lexicographical WorkAuthor: Abu Mansur Al-Tha’alibi ISBN: 978-9948-02-383-8Category: Arabic language

Brief:A very important book on philology and lexicography; one of the most important linguistic references of etymology and words’ usage

The Poor And The Sufferers Author: Fida Ali-Iqbal UbaidISBN: 978-9948-23-458-6Category: Literature

Brief:The book presents a careful analysis of the political, social and spiritual condi-tion of Russia at a critical time it focus-es on Dostoevsky’s characters of the needy, the criminals, the poor and the sufferers, who while in the depths of misery and crime, find a spirit that takes them to self elevation.

Japanese FootballAuthor: Rayyan Al JadaaniISBN: 978-9948-18-124-8Category: Sports

Brief:These difficult conditions in the Arab re-gion do not mean that we have to sur-render. Arabs should continue to search for a promising future in the field of sports, especially football, which is the only sport that pleases poor people of the Arab countries.

Women’s Stories Author: Amal Al HarthyISBN: 978-9948-23-456-2Category: Stories

Brief:These stories were sent to the writer, an editor of the Arab Women’s Forum, who re-wrote with deliberation while keeping the idea of every message’s words, sen-sations and deep feelings and sufferings which Arab women from different Arab countries share.

Great ExpectationsAuthor: Charles DickensISBN: 978-9948-23-563-7Category: Novel

Brief:A novel by Charles Dickens published for the first time in a series in 1860 and was published in full in 1861. It is one of Dickens best works and one of his most popular novels, and was played on stage and screened more than 250 times.

Abridged Dictionary Of Colloquial TermsAuthor: Dr. Falih HandhalISBN: 978-9948-18-192-7Category: Dictionary

Brief:The abridged dictionary of colloquial terms of the United Arab Emirates docu-ments the UAE dialect according to high standards of accuracy and classification.

Renewal Of Religious Discourse In The United Arab EmiratesAuthor: Dr. Muhammad YunisISBN: 978-9948-23-435-7Category: Study and research

Brief:The book shows the importance of renew-ing the Islamic discourse in UAE, which combines heritage and modernism, and represents a model of moderation and tol-erance felt by 200 nationalities of different religions and races living on UAE’s land.

Happiness And Tolerance Author: Abdul Majid Al MarzuqiISBN: 978-9948-02-264-0Category: Human development

Brief:The publication of this book coincide with the announcement of the year of 2016 as the Year of Reading, and the announcement of the new cabinet and the appointment of a Minister of State for happiness and Minister of State for tolerance..

Jumaira Publications & Distributions T: +971 50 462 1202

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Thus Shines The SpiritAuthor: Aisha Ahmed Al-JabriISBN: 978-9948-13-859-4Category: Self - development

Brief:Your spirit will shine every day when you train your heart to live as if it will meet God today. With good faith and peace of mind your soul will shine every day and with your determination you make great dreams come true through strife but not escape, through smiling, not gloom, your spirit will shine every day thanks to God.

Your Charm Is In Your EnergyAuthor: Abdullah Shukri MuhammadISBN: 978-9948-23-524-8Category: Self-development

Brief:This book summarizes the work I have done as a result of the training courses and series of lectures I have given and delivered on human development. I have focused on the importance of adopting the concept of positive energy, a con-cept which is derived from the vision of the rulers of the United Arab Emirates.

A Bottle Of PerfumeAuthor: Moza AwadhISBN: 978-9948-23-356-6Category: Articles

Brief:A bottle of perfume brings us a lot of memories and dreams; we hide it from the eyes of strangers; it is empty of ev-erything but nostalgia of the oud and sandal; it is a rare gem in the wardrobe.

RahabahAuthor Khawla Ali Al JaneibiISBN: 978-9948-02-663-1Category: Novel

Brief:My mother passed away, and I have never imagined that she would depart. I write about her personality and impres-sions and my intimate relationship with her until the time of her sudden sick-ness; about what we encountered while we were with her until she passed away.

Time Of GruntsAuthor: Fatima Al JallafISBN: 978-9948-18-816-2Category: Novel

Brief:It was easy to hold me as a human with feelings and emotions and anyone who did, I would follow like an idiot. Due to my good intention, I felt that those around me misunderstood my intention, and unfortunately they abused me for rea-sons I could not understand.

AbductionAuthor: Suhaib Al Rifa’iISBN: 978-9948-49-790-5Category: Novel

Brief:Buckle your seatbelt; the trip is full of time bumps. If the trip starts it does not stop for any reason; go on until you reach time abduction. The writer is not responsible for any phobia that may affect the traveler during or after the trip.

Honoured To Betray YouAuthor: Khalfan Al NaqbiISBN: 978-9948-49-791-2Category: Novel

Brief:Expatriation is one of the most difficult lessons of life because we are lonely and distant from the beloved ones, but the great irony is to be followed by love. I want you to read my story so you know me and yourselves better.

Come!Author: Talal SalimISBN: 978-9948-18-935-0Category: Self - development

Brief: You ignited In my old dreams An appeal for memories So feelings were into eyes glowing And ashes of wind blowing ...

The Cursed City’s WellAuthor: Alia ZeidISBN: 978-9948-02-203-9Category: Novel

Brief:The heroes stand on the ruins of the cursed city and learn about the history of the former rulers and what befell the city after it was prosperous... that makes the story more mysterious. Bruno tried to know and analyze things more, so he became uncertain about all the people on the earth.

Memoirs Of A Failure (Young Man)Author: Mani’ Al Mai’niISBN: 978-9948-22-621-5Category: Self -development

Brief:I am a young man of the eighties, who was brought up well in a conservative family but my academic performance was average. I finished my studies with an average that I was satisfied with but no one else liked. As soon as the uni-versity education started, many things indispensably happened!

Wahat Alhekayat Publishing & DistributionWahat Al Hikayat was founded in 2007 and has published since it inception more than 181 targeting age 15. The Publishing house provides an integrated curriculum for teaching Arabic language to kindergar-ten children. The house also published an integrated curriculum for teaching reading and writing to the elementary students.

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Adventures of the Kingdom of AntsAuthor: Safa AzmiISBN: 978-9778-51-356-1Category: Children’s books-fiction

Brief:The ant kingdom decided to leave the oasis where they lived all their life, after the wind had destroyed everything. With the ant kingdom, lonely spider, and an old grandmother, we live the adventures walking in the desert and looking for a safe place. How did ants accept the spider? Did the spider go along with the ants and help his new friends?

Tones And SoundsAuthor: Safa AzmiISBN: 978-9948-45-325-3Category: Children’s books-fiction

Brief:This book consists of a set of short sen-tences, in each sentence there is a pro-longed vowel (Harf Mad). The children read the sentence, sing it and repeat the prolonged vowel, until they learn them with the alphabets from A to Z.

TariqAuthor: Safa AzmiISBN: 978-9948-02-264-0Category: Children’s books

Brief:Tariq lost his father and became re-served, only cares about computer games. From the window of his room, he sees mysterious things in the old lady neighbour’s house that has toys and children’s clothes, but has no children, then an old broom and a parrot goes out with her at night, chanting strange words... He has difficulties studying and dealing with his colleagues.

Letters And WordsAuthor: Safaa AzmiISBN: 978-9948-51-358-5Category: Children’s books-fiction

Brief:Together we enjoy the tales of letters (28 letters, each letter has a very short poetic story), and repeat the vocabulary (each letter has 12 words and pictures)

The Young InventorAuthor: Safaa AzmiISBN: 978-9948-16-272-8Category: Children’s books

Brief:Omar tried to become an inventor and with the help of his brothers and his parents he makes an invention of used objects. From Omar and his family we learn how to make a robot.

Singing The AlphabetsAuthor Safa AzmiISBN: 978-9948-45-307-7Category: Children’s books-Fiction

Brief:Learning the alphabets is fun for the child, the mother and the teacher. With each letter there is new song. We turn the pages, live with animals, play and laugh and sing the alphabets...

Ajyaal MediaAs part of Khalifa Fund and Twofour54 in Abu Dhabi, Ajyaal Media FZ LLC is a leading and integrated company in the field of entertainment for children in the United Arab Emirates and having started operations in 2009.

Ajaal’s team includes high professional creative artists who work on innovative solutions to promote traditional values and Arabic Culture in a modern way that copes with the needs of all ages.

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Huraiz 1Author: Rashed Al MansuriISBN: 978-9948-13-618-7Category: Illustrated Stories

Brief:Huraiz’ story takes place in a world full of secret organizations and communities that have been fighting each other since ancient times under the cover of darkness to control and destroy humanity. Faithful defenders met challenges to fight dark-ness. So far, they fought successfully, and darkness could not destroy the light.Huraiz’ story takes place in a world where folklore, myths and legends are true, not just a fantasy. A world of magic, monsters, evil and good; all are presented very well. Huraiz’ world is perhaps similar to ours in many aspects, but it is still a world of imagination, where our bedtime scary sto-ries come to life.

Huraiz 2Author: Rashid Al MansuriISBN: 978-9948-02-744-7Category: Illustrated Stories

Brief:Huraiz’ story takes place in a world full of secret organizations and communi-ties that have been fighting each other since ancient times under the cover of darkness to control and destroy human-ity. Faithful defenders met challenges to fight darkness. So far, they fought successfully, and darkness could not de-stroy the light.Huraiz’ story takes place in a world where folklore, myths and legends are true, not just a fantasy. A world of magic, monsters, evil and good; all are present-ed very well. Huraiz’ world is perhaps similar to ours in many aspects, but it is still a world of imagination, where our bedtime scary stories come to life.

The Saalik 1Author: Khaled Abdul AzizISBN: 978-9948-13-619-4Category: Illustrated Stories

Brief:This is an exciting adventure for two thieves hired by the police to collect three rare keys. Will Fayez and Nu’man survive the obstacles they will face?

My Lost NameAuthor: Khulud Al SharhanISBN: 978-9948-23-381-7Category: Children’s books

Brief:The book tells the story of a child look-ing for letters of his name in the magical and imaginary worlds. In his search, he meets new friends and collects all letters of his name.

The Saalik 2Author: Khaled Abdul AzizISBN: 978-9948-02-745-4Category: Illustrated Stories

Brief:This is an exciting adventure for two thieves hired by the police to collect three rare keys. Will Fayez and Nu’man survive the obstacles they will face?

Dubai Judicial InstituteA governmental institution affiliated to the Judicial Council in Dubai. The Institute is specialized in legal and judicial training and qualification, and has many publications in the judicial field.

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The Doctor’s Commitment To Make The Patient RelaxedAuthor: Judge Dr. Khawla Al AbduliISBN: 978-9948-02-330-2Category: Law

Brief:The book discusses a number of problems of the medical responsibility, the doc-tor-patient relationship, and the patient’s right to know the truth of his illness, his acceptance and rejection of the proposed medications prescribed by the doctor. What are the most important obligations of the doctor to make the patient relaxed?

Fundamental Differences In Islamic Financial TransactionsAuthor: Dr. Abdulsattar Al khuwaildiISBN: 978-9948-20-815-0Category: Law

Brief:This book explains the differences in contemporary financial and Islamic terms; the author dealt with the 100 most famous terms and provided their definitions and meanings.

Explanation Of The Law Of Combating Information Technology CrimesAuthor: Abdulrazaq Al MuwafiISBN: 978-9948-20-750-4Category: Law

Brief:Two volumes deal with cybercrime and contain a practical explanation of De-cree No. 5 of 2012, which deals with each crime in terms of nature, physical and moral stature, and the penalty pre-scribed for each.

Explanation Of The Law Of EvidenceAuthor: Judge Mustafa Al SharqawiISBN: 978-9948-22-131-9Category: Law

Brief:This book provides an practical explana-tion of the articles of the law of evidence in UAE civil and commercial transactions. Each article was supplemented by UAE Supreme Courts’ verdicts.

Arbitration AgreementAuthor: Prof. Dr. Al Shihabi Al SharqawiISBN: 978-9948-16-629-0Category: Law

Brief:The book shows all the provisions of the arbitration agreement, based on the principles and jurisprudence of the UAE, and the federal draft law on the arbitra-tion of commercial disputes.

Conditions Associated With Marriage And Its ApplicationsAuthor: Dr. Muhammad Abdulrahman Al-DhuwainiISBN: 978-9948-16-666-5Category: Law

Brief:Marriage contract is one of the most im-portant contracts in the life of any of us. Islamic law allowed the husband or wife to set conditions in the contract, as long as these conditions are in accordance with Sharia law. The book discusses all those conditions. Read the book and know your rights.

Jurisprudent actions and TawaruqAuthor: Judge Dr. Jasim Al HusainiISBN: 978-9948-22-129-6Category: Law

Brief:A PhD dissertation in which the author dealt with the different processes used to sell Tawaruq and its great importance on both the individual and the institu-tions. The author also tackled the tricks used to bypass the provisions of the Islamic Sharia. The book also corrects many concepts in financial transactions.

Explanation Of The Law Of Criminal ProceduresAuthor: Hasan Mohammed ArabISBN: 978-9948-20-040-6Category: Law

Brief:This is n important reference of the criminal procedures; it is a useful tool for the simpli-fication and interpretation of legal articles along with the most important judicial princi-ples issued by the UAE Supreme Courts.

Trends Of The Uae Judiciary In Labor RelationsAuthor: Prof. Dr. Muhamad Mohamad Abu ZaidISBN: 978-9948-15-024-4Category: Law

Brief:This second edition contains the eight most important problems in the field of labor relations in the UAE. The book deals with the nature of the problems and how to deal with them on legal basis.

University Book HouseThe University Book House is one of the leading publishing houses, the house is located in the heart of Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.The house has been publishing, distributing and exporting and importing since 40 years.

They are considered as one of the main suppliers of Arabic and English books for Universities, Colleges, Libraries, Institutions and Schools.

T: +971 50 442 2341

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Basics Of Life SciencesAuthor: Prof Midhat Hussein KhalilISBN: 978-6589-09-639-9Category: Biology

Brief:It is known that all living organisms share different characteristics in different bio-logical processes. Moreover, the biochemi-cal interactions that occur within them are most often identical. Therefore, the study of basic life sciences is necessary as an in-troduction to students studying medicine, pharmacology, science and agriculture, as well as any practical college subjects relat-ed to life sciences.

Public Relations ManagementAuthor: Dr. Riham Ali NuwairISBN: 978-614-452-146-5Category: Management

Brief:This book presents the growing activities of the public relations’ career in many local and international organizations, in the 21st century, as public relations management has become an important entry to organize modern organizations.

Understanding ReadingAuthor: Dr. Samia Muhammad MahmudISBN: 978-614-800-037-9Category: Education

Brief:The current era is characterized by the scientific and technological explosion that many countries of the world have reached. The educational process has witnessed remarkable and develop-ments at the local, Arab and internation-al levels. To keep abreast of the changes of the age, curricula in different educa-tional stages have, as a result, been up-graded and developed to go in line with those variables.

Teaching Methodologies And Strate-gies Author: Prof. Mohammed Mahmoud El HeilaISBN: 978-614-801-701-8Category: Education

Brief:With the scientific and technological ex-plosion of our current era, and the de-velopment of educational psychological sciences, which give more attention to learners, the role of teaching method-ologies and strategies becomes more essential, and such the role of teachers.

Commercial Information ManagementAuthor: Dr. Ali Falah- Dr. Hisham KhraisatISBN: 978-614-452-154-0Category: Management

Brief:The commercial brand is considered as one of the most important components of the intellectual property rights in this age, in the field of business activities and the practices of manufacturers, traders, service providers, and local and foreigner professionals.

An Approach To PsychologyAuthor: Prof. Mahir Abu HilalISBN: 978-614-800-027-0Category: Psychology

Brief:The past century has seen rapid and nu-merous developments in all areas of life, which have led to changes in all aspects of human life and caused complications and increased challenges, demands and large amount of psychological pressure.

Educational Designs And Teaching Technology: Theory And PracticeAuthor: Prof. Walid Khader Al-ZindISBN: 978-614-452-074-1Category: Education

Brief:This book contains psychology present-ed in the field of learning and education. The issue of human development and the preparation for having significant roles in the future.

Principles of EconomicsAuthor: Prof. Dr.Sami Ubaid Al TamimiISBN: 978-614-452-112-0Category: Management

Brief:Many books are written on the principles of economics, which demanded the author to have a serious consideration and contem-plation before writing a new book...

Teaching And Training People With Mental DisabilitiesAuthor: Dr. Kamal Salim ISBN: 978-614-452-113-7Category: Education

Brief:Dealing with people of mental disabili-ties always reflects changes in society. This segment of the society was official-ly known as insane. Following applica-tion of intelligence tests, a classification system replaced the term to disability.

Oryx Publication T: +971 2 676 6700

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I Want And Want....Author: Yana Fry, Bettina GötzenISBN: 978-9948-15-895-0Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:Little Fairy Emma has many wishes, but her grand wish is to get the wonder wand to be able to easily achieve her dreams.

Small But DistinguishedAuthor: Ole GeislerISBN: 978-9948-15-892-9Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:A wonderful coloured illustrated book that presents funny and interesting phrases... It shows that everyone has their own advantages, whether young or old, fat or thin.

Princess Rosalia And The Secret RecipeAuthor: Alexandra Fischer- HanoldISBN: 978-9948-15-891-2Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:An interesting story... we will accompany little Rosalia on her way to the Land of Wonders to realize her dream of becom-ing a princess, but how…?

I Am Always ......Author: Yana FryISBN: 978-9948-15-893-6Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:A wonderful coloured comic book in which a magic wand turns wishes into real world

Have Confidence In YourselfAuthor: Ole Geisler and Gunter JacobsISBN: 978-9948-15-894-3Category: Education

Brief:This is an exciting illustrated book featuring funny phrases that quickly help improve mood and raise the courage in one’s self and that sometimes helps overcome the fear complex.

We Have Become OldAuthor: Young adults’ book -storiesISBN: 978-9948-15-896-7Category: Young adults -stories

Brief:The book aims to teach children the sense of responsibility through training and guidance, because psychologists unanimously agree that the age of three is the age to start taking responsibility for the child.

You Are Special In This WorldAuthor: Claudia LorenzISBN: 978-9948-15-889-9Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:The book includes a collection of short stories for children that meet their interests, thoughts and behavior inside and outside home.

Fairy BallerinasAuthor: Emily BeanISBN: 978-9948-15-890-5Category: Young adults-stories

Brief:An exciting story of fairy ballerinas who dance with stars

Dar Molhimon Publishing and Distri-butionDar Molhimon was established in 2016 and seeks to pro-duce extensive and authentic works dealing with studies, translations, novels, poems, and plays, all with an enlighten-ing approach aiming to contribute to the creation of a great cultural renaissance that complements to what the Arabs had introduced over the past centuries. Since its inception, Dar Molhimon has endeavored to become a bridge between the Western and Arab cultures in order to encourage dia-logue between both cultures. The house seeks to introduce Western culture it to Arab readers and to highlight issues of interest to the Arab community to the west.

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I and LailaAuthor: Ahmed Aal JoudaISBN: 978-9948-23-904-8Category: Novel

Brief:The story begins with Laila, the nymph who became a human being, and Marcus August, the old philosopher who spent his life in the sea. Laila begins her journey with Marcos aboard his ship. The journey lasts twenty-one nights. Each night, Laila learns something new about life. With the help of Marcus, she begins to know human feelings, such as happiness and love. But, Laila feels that there is something missing that has not been yet learned; a thing that connects man to the universe. Later, she realizes that she was looking for God. She tries to find God in her heart in order to get His everlasting love. It is a story of divine love; the author narrates it from the Sufi’s point of view.

Hearts foresightAuthor: Hamad Al-HamadiISBN: 978-9948-23-890-4Category: Novel

Brief:No one knows disappointment like those who suddenly found themselves in a war where they had no fault; their only guilt is their inability to foresee what emotions t hearts have.

Like a free birdAuthor: Mahdi Al MoussawiISBN: 978-9948-000-79-2 Category: Novel

Brief:This book presents wisdoms in the form of tales and reflections, with little se-crets to live a meaningful life, away from staying on margins.

And You Will Remain My LoveAuthor: Buthaina Ahmed SharifISBN: 978-9948-103-74-5Category: Novel

Brief:Because you represent my years, you are my beautiful imagination; my mem-ories that take me back to a time when you were drawing me from far; you are a question I could not know its answer. If only time stops when we are together, so you become mine and mine only.

Write it down smartlyAuthor: Amal Aal Ali ISBN: 978-9948-10-375-2Category: Novel

Brief:This book takes about the mastery of writing administrative reports according to clear scientific principles, and looking for information that is accurate, easy and modern, and at the same time ap-plicable, in all fields and at all adminis-trative levels.

Meditating on Manfaluti’s worksAuthor: Lubna Borhima ISBN: 978-9948-103-76-9Category: Novel

Brief:In this book, I take you on an interesting literary journey with Manfaluti’s looks. Let’s contemplate the beauty of style, the magic of diction, and the eloquence of the word.

A novel that has not been spread Author: Bashar MaveriISBN: 978-9996-615-86-3Category: Novel

Brief:Because each person has his own story, I wanted to write to you about experienc-es that may be close or similar to yours; experiences which you are ashamed of or even those hurting you and you do not know how to get rid of them.

She was with me Author: Abdul Rahman Al MousawiISBN: 978-9948-10-161-1Category: Novel

Brief:Everything changed after the plague of our separation; even the colours of the clouds changed, our lovely feeling changed. Even my heart, which was so joyful, has become silent like the white page which pens deserted and abandoned.

Ayal ZayedAuthor: Fatima Badr Al-YousefISBN: 978-9948-103-73-8Category: Novel

Brief:Indeed, we have fancy in our reality; a novel of realistic events in a fictitious form.

After that sufferingAuthor: Mohammad Al-HammadiISBN: 978-9948-103-75-2

Brief:In a way where social classes vary; the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak, They were destined to meet! One of them has been always wishing...

Arab Reader CenterThe Arab Reader Center was founded in 2006 in Dubai and specialized in publishing educational books, building cultural activities and programs, designing educational curricula in Arabic specifically, and in Arabic subjects in general.

The Center organized the National Reading Campaign from 2006 to 2016 and won the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Arabic Language - best initiative to promote reading culture.

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The power of the word Author: Mohammad Al-QahtaniISBN: 978-9948-09-583Category: Personal development - Biography

Brief:The power of the word is the title of the speech by Mohammed Al Qahtani that made the world champion in elocution, but who is Mohammed Al Qahtani? You will be know about with him more and about his hero’s journey; about the story of success and challenge, the magic of rhetoric, the art of elocution and the power of the word.

TroomAuthor: Dr. Said AlmathlumISBN: 978-9948-16-953Category: Short Stories - Self Personal development

Brief:Success stories unknown to anyone, a collection of stories about success and struggle to reach the dream.

Arab youth development and empowermentAuthor: Ihsan Musabeh Al SuwaidiISBN: 978-9948-23-896-6Category: Personal development

Brief:The youth are the supporting power of the nation its wealth and its hope in its future. Each community pins great and high hopes on its youth, as youth pos-sess enormous resources and potentials.

The mouse that does not nibble booksAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdel QaderCategory: Children’s Books - stories

Brief:A story about the mouse that does not nibble books. It is said that reading is food, serenity and warmth; it is not a mere metaphor, it is a fact overlooked by many people. The mouse of our story discovered this fact and wrote his find-ings in a book.

UAE ReadsAuthor: Dr. Ali Abdul Qader Al HammadiISBN: 5-409-02-9948-978Category: Articles

Brief:Articles inspired by the Year of Reading. Do we actually read, considering the numbers of books that are published each year and the numbers of book fairs?

The Arabian Nights Author: Dr. Ali Abdul Qader Al HammadiCategory: Children’s Books - Stories

Brief:Selected Stories from The Thousand And One Nights. Each story takes us to a country of the world on a journey of fantasy and pleasure, from the Chi-nese Tazath to Baghdadi to get to Egypt through India and Persia.

A critical study of “The forty rules of love”Author: Dr. Alrashid Bou ShaatISBN: 978-9948-02-338-3Category: Critical Studies

Brief:In the study of the novel “The Forty Rules Of Love” by Elif Shafak, the author investigates the Sufi sources from which the writer derived her thought, praising its content, which calls for tolerance in a civil manner. The author also analyses the writer’s narration and the aesthetic touches she added to the art of novel writing.

Reading ClubGeschrieben von: Basma Al-MisbahiISBN: 978-9948-02-362-3Category: Personal development

Brief:Everything changed after the plague of our separation; even the colours of the clouds changed, our lovely feeling changed. Even my heart, which was so joyful, has become silent like the white page which pens deserted and abandoned.

Criticism of Arab Poker Winning Novels Author: Dr. Al-Rasheed Bou SheirISBN: 978-9948-02-339-5Category: Critical Studies

Brief:This book deals with the Arabic novels that won the Arab Poker Award, which was launched in 2007.

Public Speaking ClubAuthor: Bassam DahiISBN: 978-9948-02-408-8 Category: Personal development

Brief:How to establish the club of rhetoric? Practical and detailed steps starting from the importance of oratory to the establishment of the club.

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The forgotten riseAuthor: Shaaban YousefISBN: 7-57-6233-977-978Category: Literature

Brief:This book is not only presenting un-known writers and critics. It is mostly discussing and posing a series of is-sues that have always been postponed or removed from the scene for the sake of other issues of the least im-portance. Because each of the 20 writ-ers has a mission, and a concern that represents a vision in the history of the Egyptian culture. Those missions were divided between the political, so-cial and cultural dimensions in general.

God in EgyptAuthor: Mohamed El BazISBN: 978-9776-233-64-5Category: Study

Brief:I will not tell you about the first time I heard the name of God; because I do not really remember it. I do not know exact-ly how my relationship began with Him. Was it through intimidation or through incentives? I need not tell you that I have been a disbeliever of God in my youth, and started a special journey in search for God again.

Nights of Nagib Mahfouz in Shubra (V2)Author: Ibrahim Abdel AzizISBN: 978-9776-233-58-4Category: Memoirs

Brief:A piece of the history of Egypt, and an important part of the biography of the world writer Nagib Mahfouz, his opin-ions, and the views those who were around him in his meetings during which discussions did not leave a stone un-turned nor a comment.

Approaches in criticismAuthor: Howeida SalehISBN: 9-08-6233-977-978Category: Criticism

Brief:Das Nachdenken über die Methoden, ein Werk zu lesen, erfordert, dass ein Kritiker mit einer unbegrenzten Anzahl von äs-thetischen Kenntnissen und Erfahrungen vertraut ist. Sonst wird es zur Schulkritik, die nichts an Kreativität in sich hat.

Terrains on The Silent MapsAuthor: Siddiq Mohamed GawharISBN: 978-9776-233-92-8Category: Study

Brief:From the sidewalk of history, Al Sayegh begins his career with daring and gro-tesque method, describing, feeling, tak-ing pride, and worrying, in his own way; in an adventure that combines the na-tional and historical, the existential and humanistic.

Anonymous MemoirsGeschrieben von: Najeeb Al RihaniISBN: 978-9776-233-94-2Category: Memoirs

Brief:Najib Al Rihani enjoys an unprecedent-ed attention of the Egyptian and Arab viewers. Despite his few works, his films have been so attractive for seven decades, and yet we note that there are those who tried to diminish his role on both the artistic and political levels.

Nights of Nagib Mahfouz in Shubra (V1)Author: Ibrahim Abdel AzizISBN: 978-9776-233-52-2Category: Memoirs

Brief:A piece of the history of Egypt, and an important part of the biography of the world writer Nagib Mahfouz, his opin-ions, and the views those who were around him in his meetings during which discussions did not leave a stone un-turned nor a comment.

Shubra mixAuthor: Yousry Hassan ISBN: 978-9776-233-62-1Category: Literature

Brief:Do not expect me to write about the his-tory of Shubra; I am not a historian, nor am I even a geographer; if you ask me: What are you then? I will answer you, “I do not know who I am.”

Heart’s birds Author: Mokhtar Saad ShehataISBN: 978-977-6233-19-5Category: Novel

Brief:“If God were present, O Shuq!, as I thought in the “Small Basuna” many years ago, He would know more than them about what is in my heart. I wish my certainty were as strong as yours, O Shuq! I wish I were the same child who cried amid reeds seed-lings calling Him to take revenge from the Maths teacher.

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The sun and the windAuthor: Raymond DouISBN: 978-9948-02-752-2Category: Children

Brief:Which is stronger, the sun or the wind? Join them in this book to see who will be the winner at the end!

If The Rose Spoke!Geschrieben von Simon BtaishISBN: 978-614-407-357-5Category: Youth category

Brief:A writer who is not only sufficed with the personification of the basil and delves into the social changes in contemporary Arab society. He connects them with a wave of modernization that goes with globalization, leaving the readers them-selves to interpret their own dimensions without direct counsel.

The Runaway rabbit, ArnubAuthor: Raymond DouISBN: 978-9948-02-646-4Category: Children

Brief:Here is the rabbit Arnub walking in the garden. But the predators are trying to fool him to eat him. Who will save him from this danger?

The lion and the mouseAuthor: Raymond DouISBN: 978-9948-02-647-1Category: Children

Brief:The lion enraged by the mouse and wanted to kill him. But he fell into the trap the next day. Who will save him?

The Talking TreeAuthor: Raymond DouISBN: 978-9948-02-751-5Category: Children

Brief:It is a talkative and complaining tree! Who will control it and how?

If The Jug Spoke!Author: Simon BtaishISBN: 978-614-407-356-8Category: Youth category

Brief:The book describes the grievanceof a glass jug against people’s negli-gence and abandoning nowadays after he was the highly respected master of the dining table, in homes and with fam-ily members.

Underwater circusAuthor: Raymond DouISBN:978-9948-02-753-9Category: Children

Brief:What happened to the circus underwa-ter? Find out how the octopus saved it, and how animals celebrated the event!

If The Rain Spoke!Geschrieben von Simon BtaishISBN: 978-614-407-371-1Category: Youth category

Brief:A narrative that tells the story of fine arts told by “the rain”. The rain is the dancer, the painterو the composer, the sculptor, the poet ... the rain is the unique creator of never spoken innovations that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and the mind of no man has conceived.

In the farmAuthor: Raymond DouISBN: 978-9948-02-639-6Category: Children

Brief:Go to the farm with Nazih and his friends, and be acquainted with the an-imals which live there!

If The Mirror Spoke!Geschrieben von Simon BtaishISBN: 978-614-407-358-2Category: Youth category

Brief:What is most interesting in this book is the author’s ability to make the mirror reveal what people think.

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Sama Publishing, Production and DistributionSama was first founded in Al Ain in September 2014, and then moved to the Emirate of Sharjah in March 2015. Sama’s publications have exceeded 30 titles now. Sama is a pa-per and electronic publishing house focusing on publishing stories for children, young people and young adults. It also publishes educational books that combine entertainment and education. Sama always strives to promote the Arabic culture, and has a belief that Arabic is the cornerstone. It dreams to make the book acompanion for the children of the Arab world.

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The Angry leafAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-22-791-5Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A story that highlights the importance of family and belonging to society, in a very interesting narrative manner

A Letter To My FatherAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-13-670-5Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A story that highlights the role of the fa-ther in the family, and helps the child to express his feelings towards his father in short and simple sentences.

Fear comes from withinAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-13-669-9Category: Book for Young adults

Brief:A book which targets the young adults. It helps them get rid of fear and enhance self-confidence through a full of fun and interesting story.

A Whale On The BeachAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-13-559-3Category: Biography

Brief:A book that highlights Jebel Hafeet and the Green Mubazzarah and their impor-tance to all the people of the UAE. It is a self-narrative text through which the writer expresses her feelings and ex-plains what these two places mean to her.

Tomorrow is more beautifulAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-09-670-2Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A story that revives hope and optimism in the children who have been exposed to war atrocities and disasters, ensuring to them that tomorrow is more beautiful and better than today.

The Owner Of The Lost MoneyGeschrieben von: Basma Al-KhateriISBN: 978-9948-09-670-2Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A story which is full of interesting and exciting themes from which children learn the importance of honesty and the importance of being honest.

Mira’s SmileAuthor: Basma Al-KhattariISBN: 978-9948-02-626-6Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A nice story which encourages children to smile and be optimistic.

I had a mobile phoneAuthor: Dr. Fatima Al BreikiISBN: 978-9948-18-080-7Category: Children’s Book

Brief:A story that deals with the problem of children’s obsession with electronic de-vices, in a nice and gentle manner.

Fares And The Hidden PowerAuthor: Jamila Yaayaoui ISBN: 978-9948-02-252-7Category: Children’s Book

Brief:This is a story of a child with special needs; it tells how he has overcome his disability making new friends and win-ning at the end.

Sounds of noiseAuthor: Sahar Naja MahfouzISBN: 978-9948-02-290-9Category: Children’s Book

Brief:The story of a cat whose name is (Mar-mor). He was disturbed by the noise and left his home and place. He loves his en-vironment and calls for keeping it free from loud voices. the story a part of the series (The Environment is Ours)

Jarir Distribution Bookshop L.L.C.Jarir Distribution Bookshop is an established bookseller and book distributor based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company is specialized in English Titles for schools and maintain a vast network of clients, composed of private and government schools, institutes, colleges and universities, training centre’s, corporate offices and private individuals. They assist teachers in their curriculum requirements. They also import books and educational materials from UK, USA, Korea and Europe

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Arabic reading - preliminary stageParts I + IIAuthor: Zaki BadawiISBN: 978-9933-553-53-1Category: Children’s Book - Educational

Brief:We have tried our best to choose the book’s material, its presentation style, the way it was produced and its design, to make it closer to the child’s mind and psychology as much as possible. Our pur-pose in doing so is to facilitate the learn-ing of the principles of Arabic reading and writing in an interesting and easy way. We hope that the book will achieve the desired objectives.

My language…how I master it Part I + IIAuthor: Mohamed NasrISBN: 978-9948-184-96-6Category: Children’s Book - Educational

Brief:This is the first part of My language…How I master I Master it?A specialized book designed to help to master the basic skills of the Arabic lan-guage for people with learning difficul-ties to make up for the failure of ordinary and traditional methods. We did not stop at the point of learning the language, but we rather got through to mastery of the language and to address the difficulties of attention, remembering, and thinking skills for people with learning difficulties through exercises based on the audiovi-sual integration, taking into account the linguistic growth.

I and my teacher series/ I and life sciences / Level I + IIAuthor: Nawar AlhaririISBN: 978-9948-203-01-8Category: Children’s Book - Educational

Brief:The book of science is one of the most important textbooks in early childhood, because of its importance in developing children’s knowledge, increasing their creative thinking, teaching them life skills, and meeting children’s needs for knowledge and science.“I and my teacher” series was written in accordance with modern learning strat-egies “problem solving, brainstorming and creative thinking”The aim is to develop children’s knowl-edge and promote their thinking skills

The junior innovator series / Al Iman kindergarten / level I + IIAuthor: JarirISBN: 978-9948-203-99-5Category: Children’s Book - Educational

Brief:The book is the fruit of the efforts of a work team, who seek constant and ap-propriate personal development, look forward to a bright future for tomor-row’s generation. May God reward all those who sought and made efforts and spent time to come out with this work to teach our beloved children the teachings of Islam, in a simplified and interesting manner, to achieve the multiple goals and be bright be-ginnings and wise steps for them. We thank God for making this possible.

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