The fair is set to run until April 30 and features a host of interesting talks and sessions.
A father’s story
April 25 Malala Yousafzai’s father, Ziauddin, will take to the stage to speak about his new memoir, “Let Her Fly: A Father’s Story.”
Arab history
April 25 Oxford University professor and author Eugene Rogan will share insights from his best-selling books, including “The Arabs: A History.”
Ted Talk tips
April 26 Communications guru Carmine Gallo, author of “Talk Like TED,” will reveal the secrets of great persuaders and how to find the words to make your ideas fly.
Who is football’s ‘GOAT?’
April 27 Argentine football writer Luciano Wernicke answers the hottest debate in football: Who is the greatest of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?
From page to screen
April 27 Saroo Brierley’s memoir was made into an Oscar-nominated film, “Lion,” and he will talk about the long journey to transform the book into a film.
Honoring a poet
April 28 Poets from the UAE will take to the stage to celebrate the life of beloved poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al-Suwaidi. Rafia Ghubash, founder of the Women’s Museum, will explore the importance of Al-Suwaidi’s work.
