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About Event
Tolerance Enriches Learning
A unique knowledge festival in terms of its mission, activities and goals, embodying the fact that tolerance is knowledge, and that the values of tolerance represented in knowing others, dialogue and respect while accepting pluralism, diversity, peace and other human values that celebrate and promote coexistence, become possible through knowledge.
Featured Speakers
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Event 1
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Paint with Vern Brown
- Cycle : 1 - 2
- Ages 7+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Vern Brown
Painter & Mixed Media Artist
Event 2
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Citrus The Smoothie Sloth
Sloths should be sleepy….. but Citrus didn’t feel sleepy at all! He wanted his friends to love his homemade smoothies but they just wanted to keep on napping….
We are so excited that Life Smoothies will be joining Ebtisam’s session and children will experience tasting some very delicious smoothies! Citrus can’t wait for you to try ‘the fruitiest juiciest smoothies’ from the one and only Life Smoothies, so get ready!
- Cycle : 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2
Event 3
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Aisha's pearl
- Cycle : 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic & English
- First Floor Hallway

Maitha Al Khayat
Writer & illustrator

Julia Johnson
Artist
Event 4
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Driven
Students will learn how to recycle discarded packaging into creative works of art using different modes of input including energy and technology
- Ages 12+
- Arabic
- Book Mountain

Dr. Majeda Al Azaizah
Entrepreneur & Innovator
Event 5
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Naas - The Brainy Falcon
- Cycle : 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- Moving Image Room

Abdulla Mahmood
Children's story author
Event Tour
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle : 1 - 2 - 3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
Event 7
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Soar with the Green Sheikh
Panel discussion on how to use your strengths and skills to rise higher and achieve your goals
- Ages 15+
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi
Speaker
Event 8
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
My Mother's Perfume
Sahar will read a short and interesting story to the students and share details and information about the main character
- Cycle : 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Sahar Naja Mahfouz
Author
Event 9
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
The Ceiling of Dreams
The Ceiling of Dreams, an interesting story that school students take in the ministerial Arabic language curriculum.
- Cycle : 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic & English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Badriya Al Shamsi
Emirati storyteller
novelist and poet
Event 6
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Opening Ceremony
- Cycle : 1 - 2 - 3
- Ages: All
- Arabic & English
- Theater

HE Sheikh Nahayan
Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence

Keishia Thorpe
English Teacher
Event 10
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Fair play, Tolerance & Team Spirit
Meet Ismail Matar, your favorite Emirati footballer. He will be sharing his insights on what it takes to be a great athlete and how tolerance and team work plays a role.
- Ages: All
- Arabic & English
- Theater

Ismail Matar
Football Player
Event 11
12.45 - 01.30 PM
What does it mean to belong?
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- Moving Image Room

Maryam Alshehhi
Emirati artist, writer & Translator
Event 12
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Let's Get Creative
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 9+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Bushra Rami
Workshop Presenter
Event 13
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Meet Author Holly Webb
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 7+
- English
- ADCL Book Mountain

Holly Webb
A British children's writer
Event 14
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Power of Perception
- Ages 14+
- English
- First Floor Hallway

Sara Jones
Workshop Presenter
Event 15
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Secrets of the Mangroves
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Book Mountain

Dr.Ahmed Al Shoaibi
Author & Academic
Event 16
12.45 - 01.30 PM
History of Arabic Calligraphy
- Cycle 2
- Ages 12+
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Fatima (Joury)
Artist
Event Tour
12.45 - 01.30 PM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle : 1 - 2 - 3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM
Creative Writing Course on
- Ages College Students
- Arabic
- Moving Image Room

Dr. Wafaa Al-Muzghani
Certified Trainer
Event 53
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
In Conversation with Toastmaster Winners
- Ages 15+
- English
- Theater

Mohammed Qahtani
Speaker

Ramona Smith
Speaker
Event 54
06.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Emotional Intelligence
- Ages 18+
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Maya Al Hawary
Blogger & Writer
Event 55
06.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Make Your Own Slime!
Learn the Chemistry behind making your very own slime!
- Cycle: 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic & English
- ADCL Study Room 2
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Event 17
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
How to Start Youtube Channel
In this session students will explore types of content creation for Youtube – Find your voice and how to technically translate this into a channel ?
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Toaster Productions
Workshop
Event 18
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Meet Author Fatima
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 12+
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Fatima Sharafeddine
Author
Event 19
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Meet Author Andy Stanton
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 9-12
- English
- Theater

Andy Stanton
Writer | Author
Event 20
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Letters from Another World
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 9-12
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Noura Al-Khoori
Writer

Nadia Al Najar
Writer
Event Tour
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle 1-2-3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
Event 21
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Emirates Nothing is Impossible
- Ages 15+
- English
- Theater

Prof.Giovanni Bozzetti
Entrepreneur & university professor
Event 22
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Meet Author, Mona Fleyfel
Mona Fleyfel will share with students an adventure story which will highlight interesting topics presented in a fun, highly engaging way.
She will also be sharing her passion for writing books and scenario scripts with the audience and will discuss the importance of reading and its role in developing individuals’ skills and in the advancement of society.
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Mona Fleyfel
Educator, author & education consultant
Event 23
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
New Perspectives: Change the way you think
- Ages 15+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Jason R. Sullivan
Speaker & Author
Event 24
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
The Philosophy of Excellence
Let’s discuss what is the meaning of excellence and what are the characteristics of a distinguished person?
- Ages 15+
- Arabic
- First Floor Hallway

Dr. Abdullah Al Atton
Philosopher & Author.
Event 25
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Save Our World
- Cycle 2
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Collette Barr
Author

Leona Collins
Artist
Event 26
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Club des Arts
Colors and their blending and many details related to drawing that students learn through this workshop
- Cycle 2
- Ages 12+
- French
- Moving Image Room

Sondos
Painter & Author
Event 27
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Bilingual Revolution
An interactive session in which Fabros organizes a challenge among students to emphasize the importance of learning languages and cultural diversity in achieving equality and integration between societies
- Ages 15+
- English
- Theater

Prof.Fabrice Jaumont
Author & Educator
Event 28
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Puppet Theater
Shadow Theater is a friend of children in terms of its proximity to the world of cartoons, the world loved by children, and through it we can penetrate into their depths and be close to them.
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 2

Nairouz Tanbouli
Writer & illustrator
Event 29
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
My Grandmother's Chest
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Asmaa Kalban
Author
Event 56
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Hindrances to Self- Master
He is the headmaster of the Shaolin Temple, where he teaches kung fu martial arts and methods to develop unity of the body and mind
- Ages 15+
- English
- Sorbonne University

Master Shi Heng Yi
Martial Arts Master
Event 30
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Be Inspired, Drive your ambition
- Ages 14+
- English
- Moving Image Room

Erika Christina
Author
Event 31
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Tolerance in Children
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 8+
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Jamal Al Shehhi
Publisher & Writer
Event 32
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
I Speak Like a River, My Unique Accent
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Farah Al Qaissieh
An award winning social entrepreneur, & a consulting hypnotist
Event 33
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
The Others were Missing
Learn to work together and accept others’ differences. Tolerance leads to understanding, acceptance, success, happiness, and well-being through this fun sing-a-long session.
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Gerald Mercer
Writer
Event 34
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Meet Author Holly Webb
A rare opportunity to look into the enchanting world of Holly Webb, the creator of Rose and many mischievous animal adventures including Lost in the Snow.
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 11+
- English
- Theater

Holly Webb
Writer
Event Tour
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle 1-2-3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM
Creative Writing Course on
- Ages College Students
- Arabic
- Moving Image Room

Dr. Wafaa Al-Muzghani
Certified Trainer
Event 57
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
Teaching Disorders
Have you ever thought about your beliefs? your thoughts?
your faith?
How old are they? Have you made any modifications or has
it remained the same since you have known it?
How does teaching and learning affect your thoughts, faith,
and ideas about life?
- Ages: Adult
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 2

Dr. Samira Al Hosani
An expert in the field of Education, a writer, a school leader
Event 58
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
Flourishing kindness
- Cycle 1
- Ages: 7-11
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Yasmine Hammad
Author
Event 59
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
Celebrating Tolerance Poetry Night
- Ages: Adult
- Arabic
- First Floor Hallway

Abdullah Al Hediya
Poet

Kaltham Abdullah
Poet

Saeed bin Tamishan Al Kaabi
Poet

Najat Al Dhahery
Poet
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Event 35
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
OSHA, THE FALCONER
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 11+
- English
- Moving Image
Event 36
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Let's Throw a Book Party
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Dr.Jennifer Camulli
Author
Event 37
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
The Superhero
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Dr.Naseeba Alozaibi
Writer
Event 38
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
National Identity in Schools
In support of national efforts to enhance national identity, Sheikha presents a session for students on national identity and good citizenship, as a reflection of what the ministerial curricula offers to students through a series of stories and discussion dialogues between her and the students
- Ages 15+
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Shikha Al Jabery
Emirati journalist, poet & researcher
Event Tour
09.00 AM - 09.45 AM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle 1-2-3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
Event 39
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Green Space
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1

Maz Hakim
Writer & journalist
Event 40
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Soul of Coffee
- Ages 15+
- English & Japanese
- First Floor Hallway

Fayza Al Mubaraki
Writer

Adnan Al Tunaiji
Writer
Event 41
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Learn to Draw Japanese Manga
- Cycle 2-3
- Ages 12+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Shaikha Al Blooshi
Speaker
Event 42
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pearl The Raindrop
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Book Mountain

Rana Boulos
Educator & Author.
Event Tour
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle 1-2-3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
Event 43
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Featuring Thinker
- Ages Adults
- Arabic
- ADCL Study Room 1

Racheed Al-Khayoun
Writer & Lecturer

Prof. Fatima Al Sayegh
University Professor
Event 44
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Meet Author Fatima
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Fatima Sharaf Aldeen
Speaker
Event 45
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Enchanting yoga & Meditation
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Zelmare Viljoen
Speaker
Event 46
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Quiet Chaos
Anxiety is the most common issue in the world of mental health. This session Jason will be discussing the treatment and how to deal with anxiety issues in a completely diffrent light.
- Ages 15+
- English
- Moving Image Room

Jason R. Sullivan
Speaker & Writer
Event Tour
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
Exploring Qasr Alhosn
- Cycle 1-2-3
- Ages All
- Arabic & English
- Outreach
Site Visit
Event 47
11.15 AM - 12.00 PM
Mindfulness for Self Tolerance
Students will have the opportunity to learn Yoga poses and follow instructor flow.
- Cycle 1-2
- Ages 7+
- English
- First Floor Hallway
Event 48
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
The Little Ghaf Tree
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic & English
- First Floor Hallway

Hanadi Al Fahim
Businesswoman & Author
Event 49
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World
- Ages 12+
- Arabic & English
- ADCL Study Room 2

Badr Ward
Founder & CEO of Lamsa
Event 51
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Meet Author, Mona Fleyfel
Mona Fleyfel will share with students an adventure story which will highlight interesting topics presented in a fun, highly engaging way.
She will also be sharing her passion for writing books and scenario scripts with the audience and will discuss the importance of reading and its role in developing individuals’ skills and in the advancement of society.
- Cycle 1
- Ages 7-11
- Arabic
- ADCL Book Mountain

Mona Fleyfel
Educator, author & education consultant
Event 51
12.00 PM - 12.45 PM
Make Your Own Slime!
Learn the Chemistry behind making your very own slime!
- Cycle 2
- Ages 10+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM
Creative Writing Course on
- Ages College Students
- Arabic
- Moving Image Room

Dr. Wafaa Al-Muzghani
Certified Trainer
Event 61
06.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Conversation with
Nobel Laureate
Wole Soyinka
- Ages: Adult
- English
- NYUAD

Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate
Event 62
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
A Conversation on Mental Health
- Ages: Adult
- English
- Moving Image Room

Aseel Khalil
Student Researcher
Event 63
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
The who am I bird (Poetry Night )
Sabah Deby author and translator of children’s literature in conversation with Andorada and translating for us her poetic verses
- Ages: Adult
- Arabic | English | Urdu
- ADCL Study Room 2

Anuradha Vijayakrishnan
Poet

Sabah Deebi
Author & Translator
Event 64
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM
The Happiness Project
Session contains clear actionable strategies to boost your happiness as a lifestyle and keep it there over time. Strategies include the well-known gratitude letter and savouring, as well as lesser known strategies like satisficing, dealing with psychological adaptation, self-compassion, capitalization, giving, and taking a social media retreat.
- Ages: All
- English
- First Floor Hallway

Dr. Louise Lambert
Writer & Researcher
Event 65
06.00 PM - 07.00 PM
Make Your Own Slime!
Learn the Chemistry behind making your very own slime!
- Ages 10+
- English
- ADCL Study Room 1
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