Sheika Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, debuted her new book, The Conference of the Birds, and signed copies at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026). The book, published in Arabic and English by Kalimat, an imprint of the Kalimat Group, drew a big crowd to the launch event, which lasted more than two hours.
Inspired by the famed literary classic of the same name by the poet Farid al-Din Attar of Nishapur, the book reimagines the story for young readers aged 8 to 12, covering themes of self-discovery, courage, perseverance, and the value of working together to overcome obstacles.
The book, illustrated by Noushin Sadeghian, includes an environmental message. Set in a world where woods are disappearing and the sky are darkening with pollution, the movie delves into humanity’s responsibility to conserve nature and the power of collective action to effect change.
Along the road, they face their anxieties, learn to let go of what is holding them back, and find the strength to continue together. As their adventure progresses, the hunt for answers evolves into an examination of their own strengths, highlighting the value of teamwork, self-belief, and shared responsibility.
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