Abla Fahita is an Egyptian satirical puppet character, a widow who has a 5-year-old daughter, Caro “Carcoura” and a son, “Boudi”.

She was first introduced on YouTube in 2010, and in 2012, she presented the “Fawazir El Webbah” (Web Fawazir) with her daughter “Caro” and her late husband in 4 episodes weekly.

In 2014, Abla Fahita started the show “Live from the Duplex” on CBC channel, which continued for 7 seasons until 2020.

During the hiatus of the program as it transitioned from one station to another, she embarked on successful live tours, holding concerts in the United States, Canada, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi.

Amir Ramses is an Egyptian filmmaker born in 1979. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema in Egypt in 2000 with distinction and worked as an assistant to the renowned Egyptian director Youssef Chahine for 5 years, and then began his career in directing feature films in 2005 with the film "Akher El Donia".

His films have participated in numerous festivals, and he has served as a member of several jury panels at Arab and international festivals. He also served as the Artistic Director of the El Gouna Film Festival for its first 5 editions, then assumed the management of the Cairo International Film Festival for its 44th and 45th editions.

Since 2020, he has been a member of the Cinema Committee of the Supreme Council of Culture in Egypt.

His films have received over 30 local and international awards, including the Audience Award at the Malmo Film Festival for the film "Curfew”, which also won 12 awards as one of the top films of 2020 at the Egyptian Film Association Festival. His documentary film "Jews of Egypt" also garnered significant international attention and was screened at major festivals, such as the Montreal International Film Festival, Hamburg, and Palm Springs.

Some of his notable films include "Cairo Time" (2014), "Jews of Egypt" (2013), "Curfew" (2020), and "A Nose and Three Eyes" (2023).

Dr Alamira Reem Bani Hashim is an Emirati architect, urban planning, design, and development specialist, and author of “Planning Abu Dhabi: An Urban History”, the first urban history book to explore and document the course of Abu Dhabi’s urban planning.

She has published numerous pieces in reputed academic books and journals, and regularly shares her expertise on UAE urbanism, place branding, and urban design at industry forums, conferences, and universities around the world.

In her current role as the Project Manager of the UAE Architecture Initiative, she aims to advance architectural and planning knowledge in the UAE.

A Bahraini poet, writer, and academic researcher residing in the United Arab Emirates. She is also a media expert at Dubai Media Incorporated, and a member of the committee for updating Arabic language teaching methods in Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Arabic Language Initiative.

She has received several awards, including the Dynamic Woman of the Year 2011 award from George Washington University in the United States.

Dr Parween Habib holds a master's degree in Literary Criticism from Ain Shams University in Cairo and a PhD in Literary Criticism from the Arab League University in Egypt.

Chief News Centre Officer at the Abu Dhabi Media Network - UAE

The CEO of the News Centre at Abu Dhabi Media Network, and the Editor-in-Chief of Aletihad newspaper.

He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in business administration from the United Arab Emirates University.

He joined the editorial team of Aletihad newspaper in 2002, working as a field correspondent in the local news department for 10 years. He also served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief for local news, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Aletihad, and then Acting Executive Director of the Editorial and Publishing Sector.

Secretary General of the International Publishers Association

Beneath a sky where stars whispered tales of old, a voyager sailed the endless sea, seeking the Mythical Muse. This majestic guardian of lore, a sentinel of the deep, challenged all who sought its wisdom: "What can quench thirst, shape shores, mirror the sky, yet carry tales across the world?"

With a spark of insight, the traveller called out, "A story". For just as water, it sustains, transforms, reflects, and connects across vast distances.

The Mythical Muse, its gaze deep as the ocean's heart, spoke with a voice that stirred the very currents of the sea. "Well met, storyteller. Let me be your muse, your beacon through the boundless oceans of imagination."

In the heart of an enchanted oasis, the Twin Storytellers talked, their feathers ruffled in the gentle breeze. "Clearly, the past holds the best tales," squawked the elder, leaves rustling indignantly.

"Nonsense! The future is where true stories blossom," chirped the younger, tales of tomorrow fluttering like fresh Ghaf leaves.

And on and on they spoke, trying to find the best answer. It is said that to this day they ask passers by what they think holds the best stories.

In the whispering sands, a boy found an oasis, watched over by the grand Wingweaver. "What is a treasure that grows with sharing?" it asked. The boy, eyes alight, answered, "A book."

With a gentle rustle of feathers, the Wingweaver stepped aside, inviting him into a realm where stories blossomed, endless, and alive.