• Roudha Al-Marri

  

  The founder of House 101 publishers is determined to explain the UAE’s culture to others through literature with her next book, “101 Misconceptions about the UAE, Explained!”

• Dubai Abulhoul Alfalasi

  

  Alfalasi is the author of “Galagolia: The Hidden Divination,” the first Emirati fantasy novel in English. She is currently writing a series of children’s books on Emirati folklore, with four published so far.

• Ali Al-Saloom

  

  He is best known for his “Ask Ali” TV show and books and will launch his new book, “The Answers” in 2020.

• Omar Saif Ghobash

  

  Ghobash is the author of “Letters to a Young Muslim,” an exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the 21st century.

• Mohammed Al-Murr

  

  He has written 15 collections of short stories and is best known for “The Wink of an Eye” and “Bleeding Heart.

• Maryam Al-Serkal

  

  Al-Serkal garnered attention with her debut book, “Mira’s Curly Hair” — a picture book for children about self-acceptance. The book tells the tale of a little girl who learns to embrace her natural hair.