The Writing Center Diwaniya Organizes a One-day Trip to Dubai

Supporting their February reading theme about the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta (1304AD-1368AD), the Writing Center Diwaniya organized a one-day trip to Dubai on March 8th.

Dr. Mary Queen, Director of the Writing Center, Dilara Hafiz, Writing Center Staff and Diwaniya Advisor, and Prof. Maher Tamimi, Arabic Instructor, accompanied the five AUK students on their trip. After reading and discussing a selection from his travelogue The Travels of Ibn Battuta, they journeyed to the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai which depicts his travels through Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China.

"The trip is a worthy attempt to visually connect the written tale with the physical evidence of his journey", said Hafiz.

The AUK Diwaniya also visited the Emirates Literature Festival where they eagerly fell upon the extensive book selection provided by Dubai's largest bookstore, Kinokuniya. In addition, they attended panel sessions conducted by authors and enjoyed the free Fringe musical and dramatic performances.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 14th March 2013