Al Ain Book Festival in November 2025
An interactive event for children was organized as part of the Al Ain Book Festival in November 2025.
Discover the fascinating world of Arab history.
Discover Al Thamaniah
About the Book
Althamaniah aims to introduce young adults to Arab history in an interesting and easy-to-understand way, by telling stories and facts that review the most important events, monuments, symbols and historical figures in the Arab world, starting from pre-Islamic civilizations to the modern era.
Dear little reader,
Have you ever wondered about the secrets that our ancient Arab heritage holds? Behind every symbol of this heritage, there is a story that travels through time, carrying within it the wisdom of our ancestors and opening windows for us into beautiful worlds of customs, arts, values, and innovations that shaped our identity.
In this book, we will take you on an enjoyable journey to discover eight symbols of Arab heritage, some of which are material, such as architecture, fashion, universities, and cities, and others are immaterial, such as poetry, popular biographies, and proverbs.
Dhekra Ouali
Project Manager Althamaniah Cultural Project
Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud Abdel Razek
Researcher and Academic Specializing in Islamic Antiquities and Civilization Professional
A PhD holder in Archaeology and Civilization with first-class honors, he is the Director of the Department of Archaeological Studies and Research at the Center for Antiquities Registration, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and a visiting lecturer at New Valley University. He has published in scientific journals, serves on committees for antiquities documentation, and is a member and Arabic translator for the Journal of the International Committee of Ethnographic Museums (ICOM). He received the Dr. Suad Al-Sabah Award in 2017 for his study on European travelers and Kuwait’s history and has upcoming work on the military history of the UAE.
Dr. Fatima Al Breiki
An Emirati academic and literary critic, she is the first Emirati to specialize in the fields of criticism and rhetoric. She is currently the Director of the Deanship of Libraries at the United Arab Emirates University, and previously served as Head of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the university. She has served as the executive director of the Arab Federation for Electronic Publishing and as an expert in early childhood education at the Ministry of Education.
She obtained her master’s and doctorate degrees in Criticism and Rhetoric from the University of Jordan with honors, and contributed to the development of a number of pioneering educational curricula, most notably: “The World of Shapes and Colors” curriculum for early childhood education, and the ‘Arabic Gathers Us’ curriculum for non-Arabic speakers.
In addition to her academic work, Prof. Al-Breki has taken on advanced educational and creative roles, including managing the educational content for Iftah Ya Sesame, heading the writing team for Siraj, and founding Sama House for publishing, production, and distribution, and contributing to the development of several educational applications.
Nadia Al Najjar is an Emirati writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
She has published novels, short stories, and children’s literature. She is an advisory member of the Emirates Council for Young People’s Books. She has won awards, including: “Sharjah Book Fair Award for Best Emirati Book”, ‘Emirates Novel Award’, ‘Al Owais Award’, ‘Dr. Abdulaziz Al Mansour Award’, and a number of her books were shortlisted for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
Awards
- Thessaloniki International Book Fair (2024)
- Seoul International Book Fair (2023)
- Emirates Cultural Day in Kuwait (2020)
- Madrid International Book Fair (2019)
- Cairo International Book Fair (2018)
- and many more…
Noura Al Khoori
Noura is an environmentalist by education. She couples writing for children with volunteer community work in the field of lactation (motherhood and early childhood) with La Leche League International. Noura is passionate about incorporating aspects of the natural environment and the local culture into her writings. She holds school readings and workshops, as well as book fair activities, extensively throughout the UAE. She also translates between Arabic and English, especially in the field of children’s literature.
Awards
- Letters in Strange Times were chosen among the IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities collection (2025)
- The Shubhaana Treasure reached the Etisalat Award Shortlist in the category: Chapter Books, UAE (2024)
- Peach-colored Leaves (Arabic) won second place in the 6th Round International Children’s Story Competition sponsored by Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation, Kuwait (2024)
- Lemon Charm (Arabic) won third place in the Ghanem Ghubash Award for Short Stories, UAE (2024)
- and many more…
Fadi Fadel
He studied art at the College of Fine Arts in Damascus, and graduated from the Graphics Department.
He held several personal and joint art exhibitions inside and outside Syria: Lebanon, Egypt, Dubai, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
He worked as a teacher at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, the Graphics Department.
Cartoonist and graphic designer, specializing in illustrations and children’s stories.
He won several awards at international festivals – Young Adult Book Festival – Greece 2018, and at the International Young Adult Book Festival Malaysia – Putrajaya 2022 for best drawings.
Residing in the United Arab Emirates, he offers art workshops for children to teach them the art of drawing and handicrafts.
Alia Al Badi is an Emirati painter and visual arts teacher, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Zayed University. Alia has illustrated several prominent children’s books, including “A Whale in the Air Conditioner and The Blue Lion” by Dar Al-Falak Translation Publishing, and “The Book of Longing in the Wind,” the fifth edition by Dar Ashjar.She also contributed to the field of silent books. Her first book, “Halqi Halqi,” is considered one of the first Emirati silent books, and after that she published her second silent book, entitled “Zaytoun.”.
Alia specializes in traditional and digital arts, and has a particular passion for watercolor, which she uses to create expressive and poignant works that convey a rich narrative through images. Her work focuses on the art of visual narrative, with a deep talent for creating unique characters and immersive environments. She draws her inspiration heavily from the world’s diverse history and cultures, finding in the past a rich source of creativity.
Samia Dagher
Professional Traditional Artist, the first to introduce the Ballpoint pen technique in Lebanon the year 2013.
She has a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Lebanese University/Faculty of Fine Arts, and she also has a Master’s degree in Software development from the Lebanese University/Faculty of Sciences.
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44th Sharjah International Book Fair
During the 44th session of the Sharjah International Book Fair, the second part of the Althamaniah series was launched, entitled...
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The first part of the “Eight 8 Cities of Our History” series was launched within the framework of the 34th...
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Tersimonials
Member of the Board of Directors International Council of Museums - ICOM
Working to build a generation aware of its heritage and civilization has become a necessity in our accelerating time and in the age of digital life. Enriching the Arab library with authentic content that carries within it the nobility of our history and the pride of our ancestors is no longer a luxury, but rather a shared responsibility between producing and sponsoring institutions, as well as those responsible for education and development.
Member of the Board of Directors International Council of Museums - ICOM
Al-Zaytouna University in Tunisia and others, which constituted beacons of science and knowledge, and were visited by Muslim and non-Muslim students and scholars from all over the world.
Professor of Arabic Language at Zayed University
Where to find Al Thamaniah
Distributors list
8 Cities Of Our History
Author: Dr.Fatima Al-Breiki
ISBN: 9789948711100
Categories: 9-12, Young
AED 100
Country: United Arab Emirates
| S.No | Distributor Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kinokuniya Bookshop |
| 2 | مكتبة المجرودي |
| 3 | Ciel Book Distribution |
| 4 | Book Worm |
| 5 | مكتبة ديب للتوزيع (كافة فرع الدولة) |
| 6 | مكتبة المكتبة |
| 7 | شركة المطبوعات للنشر |
| 8 | شركة الزاد “تزويد” |
| 9 | مكتبة الجامعة |
| 10 | Early Starters |
| 11 | |
| 12 | البرج ميديا للنشر والتوزيع |
| 13 | بيت الكتب |
| 14 | DXB Book store |
| 15 | Readwell books |
| 16 | Little Soug |
| 17 | مكتبة دار الحياة |
| 18 | bright Stars |
| 19 | المفكر الصغير |
| 20 | مكتبة البلاغ |
| 21 | مكتبة زكري |
| 22 | أطفال ومعلومون |
| 23 | HR International Release & Distribution |
| 24 | spaceland |
| 25 | مكتبة غاف |
| 26 | دار الفضيلة |
| 27 | شركة منصة للتوزيع |
| 28 | مركز لغتي |
| 29 | The Akinderny Group FZE |
| 30 | Jashanmal National Company LLC |
| 31 | Akwan Educational Games LLC |
| 32 | سند الكتب |
| 33 | مكتبة جرير فرع الشارقة |
| 34 | Digital Fanar General Trading LLC |
| 35 | AI FALAH BOOKSHOP L.L.C |
| 36 | Booktopia |
| 37 | معارض مدارس |
| 38 | دار الكتاب الجامعي |
| 39 | موثيفيت ميديا جروب |
| 40 | العيقري للكتب |
| 41 | مكتبة نور السماء |
| 42 | نيل وفرات |
| 43 | دار كلمات للنشر فرع ديب |
| 44 | موقع بيع إلكتروني |
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Media
The series began with the book '8 Cities from Our History', and the ambitious project is completed today with the publication of 'Universities', continuing its journey in exploring the Arab cultural and cognitive heritage