Shaikha Al-Jabri

Shaikha Al-Jabri, an Emirati journalist, poet, and researcher, she serves as a media consultant at the Family Development Foundation and writes for Al-Ittihad Newspaper. She is also a member of the Emirates Writers Union. Quotes “Leading a literary history spanning over half a century, Emirati women writers have played a pivotal role in the UAE’s ever-evolving movement.” “Emirati women are precious assets who contribute considerably to the country’s prosperity and reputation.” A significant turning point in Emirati literature was the publication of Sheikha Al Nakhli’s novel Al Rahil in 1970, which sparked a cultural awakening in society.